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Buzzkill : a wild wander through the weird and threatened world of bugs / Brenna Maloney ; illustrated by Dave Mottram.
The praying mantis is the only animal on Earth with one ear-and it's in the middle of its chest. Aphids are born pregnant. Moths can't fly during an earthquake. If you didn't know these things, you soon will. Packed full of jaw-dropping facts, Buzzkill presents the big picture on bugs. You might think ew, gross. Insects are icky. Or scary. Or dangerous. They can be. But there's so much more you need to know.Insects play a critical role on our planet, from sustenance to pollination to medicines and more. Brenna Maloney tackles both the wacky and weird, as well as threats to insects and their habitats, their possible extinction, and ways that everyday people, like you, can prevent their decline.Find out what all the buzz is about!
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250801036
- ISBN: 1250801036
- Physical Description: 378 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index (pages 375-378). |
| Target Audience Note: | 10-14 years 930L Lexile |
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- 17 of 17 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Carthage Public.
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- 0 current holds with 17 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Public Library | YA 639.975 Maloney, Brenna (Text) | 34MO2001811849 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Buzzkill : A Wild Wander Through the Weird and Threatened World of Bugs
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Buzzkill : A Wild Wander Through the Weird and Threatened World of Bugs
The praying mantis is the only animal on Earth with one ear--and it's in the middle of its chest. Aphids are born pregnant. Moths can't fly during an earthquake. If you didn't know these things, you soon will. Packed full of jaw-dropping facts, Buzzkill presents the big picture on bugs. You might think ew, gross. Insects are icky. Or scary. Or dangerous. They can be. But there's so much more you need to know. Insects play a critical role on our planet, from sustenance to pollination to medicines and more. Brenna Maloney tackles both the wacky and weird, as well as threats to insects and their habitats, their possible extinction, and ways that everyday people, like you, can prevent their decline. Find out what all the buzz is about! Godwin Books A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD TITLE
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