Insect homes / Bobbie Kalman & John Crossingham.
From giant termite mounds to intricate hives, Insect Homes provides children with a fascinating description of the many types of homes that insects build. Kids will be surprised to learn the amount of work it takes for these tiny creatures to create "a place to call home." In this interesting and easy-to-read book, children will learn about: The reasons why insects build homes; The materials insects use to create shelters; The different homes that solitary and social insects make; How social insects, including ants and termites, work together to build homes.
Record details
- ISBN: 0778723453
- ISBN: 0778723798
- ISBN: 9780778723455
- ISBN: 9780778723790
- Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Crabtree Pub., [2006]
- Copyright: ©2006
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- What are insects? -- Where do they live? -- Home sweet home -- Holes for homes -- Homes in wood -- Living large -- Paper homes -- Hive alive! -- Nifty nests -- Termite builders -- Dirt city -- Moving in -- Helpful homes -- Mounds of fun -- Glossary and index.
- Target Audience Note:
- NC770L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.6 0.5 106637.
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- Subject:
- Insects > Habitations > Juvenile literature.
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Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | J 595.715 KAL (Text) | 30229101176757 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
From giant termite mounds to intricate hives, Insect Homes provides children with a fascinating description of the many types of homes that insects build. Kids will be surprised to learn the amount of work it takes for these tiny creatures to create "a place to call home." In this interesting and easy-to-read book, children will learn about: The reasons why insects build homes; The materials insects use to create shelters; The different homes that solitary and social insects make; How social insects, including ants and termites, work together to build homes.
