A first nature book about insects and spiders for children, this is the perfect companion for young minds eager to learn about the world of bugs.

Children are encouraged to investigate and record all the creepy crawlies they find, and get hands-on with the fun activities, from making your own bug hotel to collect insects in to building an ant farm.

With a mix of fantastic photographs and beautiful illustrations, Nature Explorers: Insects and Spiders takes you through everything you need to know about these minibeasts. Learn what termites build their nests from, how an earwig looks after her eggs, and why wasps have black and yellow stripes.

About the series:

The Nature Explorers series is a fantastic first set of books on the great outdoors for children aged 6 to 8.

From birds, to weather, to the seashore, and more, the key topics of each subject are explained with plenty of fun activities to do along the way, encouraging kids to investigate and record everything they see.

Fully updated with a contemporary design, DK's Nature Explorers series is perfect for kids who are curious about the world outside and want to discover nature

Discover the world of amazing insects and spiders.

About the Author
Derek Harvey is a naturalist with particular interests in evolutionary biology. He studied Zoology at Liverpool University and then became a science teacher. He has been Head of Science at a sixth form college. He now concentrates on writing and consulting for science and natural history books.


Book Information
ISBN 9780241358276
Author DK
Format Hardback
Page Count 64
Imprint DK Children
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Weight(grams) 270g
Dimensions(mm) 201mm * 152mm * 12mm