Cicadas

Children's Literature

Send the children outside! It is time to explore the world of bugs. Or, if they cannot get out, the books in the "Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!" series are the next best thing. Vibrant, glossy, and detailed photos pack some punch in this book geared to the interest level of kids in grades K-2. This twenty-four-page book creates a world of wonder by defining cicadas, utilizing up-close enlarged photos that show how they look, and telling what the creatures do. One or two concise sentences tie the text with the photos. Large print words initiate added interest for emerging readers. Knowledgeable consultants, like those in a department of entomology, assure teachers and parents that these are quality books. All books in the series coordinate with educational science standards "related to diversity of life and heredity." A simple glossary matches clearly defined text words. Up-to-date books are presented in the "Read More" section, and the Fact Hound safe internet site allows readers to reach for more information. An easy index is also included. According to the endpapers, the word count is 119, grade is 1, and Early-Intervention Level is 12. 2006, Capstone/Pebble Plus, Ages 4 to 8.
—Nancy Garhan Attebury