Oxford Read and Imagine is a fiction series written for primary and pre-primary students. Young learners follow Rosie, Ben and Grandpa on their adventures and grow up with the characters as they read and learn. One day, Rosie, Ben, and his friend Max got very small - as small as bugs! This was a great way to study minibeasts, but now the backyard was full of danger: ladybugs, spider webs, and birds
Spiders have both terrified and fascinated humans for thousands of years. This book gives an overview of where and how spiders live, examining their life cycles, predators, and defense mechanisms.
Dazzling in appearance, dragonflies have long captured the imagination of people in various cultures. In this volume, dozens of full-color photographs enable readers to learn about the needs, life cycle, and food preferences of these long-bodied insects.
On summer nights, the air is often filled with the sound of crickets chirping. Symbols of good luck in many cultures, crickets live in gardens across the globe. Amazing up-close photographs explore the fascinating world of crickets, detailing the body parts and daily activities of these noisy insects.
Many children have spent summer afternoons chasing beautifully colored butterflies around the garden. This book, filled with vibrant photographs, shows readers these graceful insects in sharp detail, from caterpillar to cocoon to winged insect.
