Cuckoo Wasp (Incredible Insects)

This title will introduce readers to cuckoo wasps. Readers will learn where these insects can be found, how they survive, and how they got their silly name. Complete with great, up-close photographs. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.\nFrom School Library Journal\nGr 2-4-This set highlights the distinct qualities of insects that might be new to most young learners. Cuckoo Wasp, for example, focuses on the creature's impressive coloring and its unusual egg laying practices. Coverage also includes standard information about size, habitats, and life cycles, explained in clear, direct language. Photographs provide excellent visual support, with a single large image per spread, extending beyond the gutter. A giraffe weevil battle (Giraffe Weevil) and an atlas moth held in a child's two hands (Atlas Moth) are among many eye-catching and informative images. In some cases key information, such as the Atlas moth's lifespan and size data for praying mantises, is not provided in the main text, though they do appear in a brief "more facts" appendix. VERDICT Strong visuals and clear facts make these good choices to broaden the insect coverage for younger readers.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.