Goliath Beetle: One of the World's Heaviest Insects
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Imagine an insect the size of a chick. A Goliath beetle isn't just big, though. It's heavy, too. It can weigh up to 1.8 ounces (51 g). Look inside to find out more about one of the world's heaviest insects. Discover where it lives, what it eats, and how it helps keep the forest clean. Children's Literature Goliath beetles weigh about as much as a chick, have been alive for millions of years, live only near the equator, have wings eight inches long, and help keep the rain forest clean. Young readers learn this and more about one of the world's heaviest insects in this title in Bearport's "SuperSized!" series. Basic facts presented in an accessible, age-appropriate text will engage children, as will the high quality photographs. Information is clearly presented, using many of the conventions of nonfiction to facilitate reading for meaning, including fact boxes, labels, habitat maps, size comparison diagrams, and a picture glossary. Two titles for recommended reading and two web sites with more information conclude the book. This is high-quality nonfiction, just right for young researchers or browsers. Reviewer: Peg Glisson
A Big Beetle 4At Home in Africa 6Wings for Flying 8Two More Wings 10Hide and Seek 12How Sweet! 14Beetle Babies 16A Special Case 18Clean-up Crew 20More Heavy Insects 22Glossary 23Index 24Read More 24Learn More Online 24
