As with ” Flora & Birds”, ” Bugs” is not a biological guide but a richly-illustrated cultural one, seen through the eyes of writers, musicians, artists & naturalists
- from the great Tudor naturalist, Thomas Muffet (father of Little Miss Muffet) to Irvine Welsh`s talking tapeworm in Filth
- as well as contributions by ordinary men & women who are fascinated by creepy-crawlies of all kinds. The book is structured along a roughly evolving path, from simple cell life-forms
- amoeba, worms, crustaceans (proof, say the authors, of `just how far you can go on very little`)
- to bugs we all might recognise
- spiders, butterflies, bees
- & back into the water to meet molluscs & `almost-fish`. The book works so triumphantly because author Peter Marren has examined bugs in the dusty corners of our houses & gardens as well as traversing mountains, lakes & fields. In addition to the fascinating habits of the bug world, he also

Includes:: the eccentric behaviour of the bug obsessives themselves. But of course, the true heroes of the book are the bugs themselves: the nimble-dicks, clock ladies & coffin-cutters. From the Boring Sponge (its official name!) to the Mermaid`s Glove & Penis Worm, via the glamourous Dark Crimson Underwing & Ruby-Tailed Wasp
- this rich compendium of bugs is a must not only for naturalists but for anyone who cares about the crawling, buzzing swarms at our feet.








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From the inspired team behind ” Cars Galore” comes a new read-aloud romp buzzing with non-stop rhymes & swarming with comical retro illustrations. Bugs, bugs, BUGS galore creep, slither, stink & squirm; scurry, fly-ewww, a worm! Dig in as a flurry of bugs of every shape, size, & colour crawl across the page in a veritable infestation of whimsy & humour. ” Cars Galore” (9781406343885) creators Peter Stein & Bob Staake return to thrill (and thrillingly revolt) bug enthusiasts of all ages, offering an in-the-dirt, high-in-the-sky critter tale sure to leave readers wiggling & stampeding for more. It is a fantastically energetic Seussian read-aloud about a perennially popular subject. It offers whimsical, retro illustrations by acclaimed illustrator. Stein & Staake are two exciting new additions to our list. ...

Beatrice Alemanga returns with a follow up to the charming Bugs in a Blanket. What happens when the bugs venture out into the big, wide garden to find some new friends? This sturdy board book introduces children to lovable bugs who learn how to accept creatures they are initially afraid of. Author Beatrice Alemagna invented a whole new technique of illustration for this book using a felted wool technique & an amalgam of applique, fabrics & stitching. Ever since Little Fat Bug`s birthday, the bugs in the blanket have been great friends. They are such great friends, & have spent so many hours playing together, in fact, that they are beginning to get bored of playing `hug-a-bug` with each other. & so, at Little Fat Bug`s suggestion, the bugs venture out into the garden to find new friends to play with. But will these bugs dare to make friends with creatures they have never seen before? ...

Kids will be bug-eyed over this pop up! All sorts of creepy, crawly creatures assume larger-than-life proportions when it comes to capturing the fascination of children. In this oversized volume, giant scorpions, a praying mantis, & more pop right off the pages, jiggling & wiggling their way to life zrandishing claws, stingers, pincers, & more. Bold illustrations & accompanying rhyming text will intrigue budding young naturalists, who may find that the most natural thing about this book is how it makes them squeal with delight! ...

This is a beautifully illustrated look inside the fascinating world of creepy-crawlies, with stunning three-dimensional pop-ups. ...

An interactive non-fiction title. One element is a book full of facts on space & space exploration. The other is a set of pre-cut cardboard pieces in a slide-out box. These slot together to create a replica of the Saturn V rocket, one of the largest & most powerful rockets ever invented. ...

Sharks are one of the oldest creatures on the planet, perhaps even older than the dinosaurs. Learn all about them with this exciting book kit, including how they function, where they live & how they survive in some of the ocean`s most extreme conditions. Exciting facts, incredible illustrations & easy to follow step-by-step instructions are teamed up alongside a fantastic 25 piece kit, which contains everything you need to build your own 76cm great white! Kit
Includes::32-page paperback book, 35 sturdy card pieces
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Welcome to the butterfly house! Build a butterfly & uncover the inner workings of the world`s most beautiful insect. Learn about their life cycle, how they find food, where they live, & how far they travel. Encourages imaginative play with a step-by-step model to build, & simple facts to learn, ideal for young naturalists. ...

Welcome to your dinosaur dig! Build a T-rex & uncover the inner workings of the world`s most ferocious dinosaur. Learn about their body, their prey, & their extinction. Encourages imaginative play with a step-by-step model to build, & simple facts to learn, ideal for young naturalists. ...

Build a spectacular 3D moving model of a Western dragon, then wind up the motor & watch it come to life. Find out everything you need to know about dragons from around the world with the 32-page book, from myths & legends to anatomy, behaviour & supernatural powers. ...