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Insect Detective - (Read and Wonder) by Steve Voake (Paperback)

Insect Detective - (Read and Wonder) by  Steve Voake (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An enticing, fact-filled invitation to explore the world of insects. Includes hands-on activities.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>"Gently encourages young readers to explore their natural surroundings and observe some of the more commonly found insects in it." -- <i>School Library Journal</i> (starred review)</b> <p/>Right now, all around us, thousands of insects are doing strange and wonderful things: wasps are building nests, ants are collecting food, and dragonflies are readying for the hunt. But it's not always easy to catch sight of these six-legged creatures; you have to know where to look. Guided by this book, readers will happily become insect detectives and find out just what those bugs are up to.<br>Back matter includes an index.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Gently encourages young readers to explore their natural surroundings and observe some of the more commonly found insects in it.<br>--School Library Journal (starred review) <p/>A charming and informative introduction to insects.<br>--Library Media Connection <p/>Young readers will definitely catch the bug when they see this enticing, fact-filled invitation to explore the world of insects.<br>--Etc. for Her <p/>Provides gentle encouragement to young naturalists to be curious and watchful.<br>--Bloomsbury Review <p/>Will surely go down as one of the best picture books of 2010....An expertly crafted, funny, engaging title that should be a part of every collection.<br>--100 Scope Notes (SLJ blog)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Steve Voake</b> is the author of the Daisy Dawson series and several novels for young adults. He lives in Somerset, England. <p/><b>Charlotte Voake</b> (Steve's cousin) is the illustrator of Vivian French's <i>Caterpillar, Caterpillar </i>and the author-illustrator of many award-winning picture books, including <i>Hello Twins</i>. She lives in Surrey, England.

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