Don't look down. A big, hairy spider is crawling on you! Creepy Crawlers introduces some of the world's tiniest predators. Includes fascinating facts on spiders, scorpions, ticks, and more

Spectrum® Readers are the perfect Common Core aligned tool to support the development of nonfiction reading skills crucial to a young reader's success. Each leveled reader features high-interest informational content, exciting full-color photo illustrations

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"Wasps might look similar to bees, but they have different features that set them apart. For example, wasps can be bright yellow or bright orange and black, or muted colors. Most wasps also do not sting. This book introduces these differences to young readers and invites them to explore what a wasp is, how wasps live, and incredible traits that make them unique. Presented using engaging photographs and simple text, this book is perfect for the budding...

"Mosquitoes are known as bloodsuckers. They pool around lakes and campfires and prey upon unsuspecting wildlife and humans. Using photographs and simple text, this book explores the life of a mosquito, its unique features, and the survival tactics it uses to withstand extreme conditions and other outside threats"--Provided by the publisher.

"Termites are some of the best eaters in the insect world. They eat all the time, through anything, including and especially wood, and as silently as possible. That is just one of many unique termite traits this book will introduce readers to, in addition to explaining termites' life cycle and their food sources, considering where and how they live, and highlighting features that help them adapt to their environments and survive in the world"--Provided...

"Having been around for centuries, spiders have gained a reputation for being scary and sneaky. This book uses vivid photographs to show young readers the life of different spiders, such as black widows, daddy longlegs, and tarantulas, including their skills and their survival tactics. The book considers these eight-legged creatures in different regions around the world and across species, helping young readers better understand and appreciate them"--Provided...

"What is the ground beetle, and why is it important to its ecosystem? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more through this information-rich title, which is designed to support elementary science curriculum. Age-appropriate language guides readers through important science concepts, such as understanding this insect's life cycle, behavior, physical characteristics, and arms readers with the tool to identify ground beetles in nature....