Respect the Insect | Hardcover

Find out the real story about the bugs all around us. Creepy crawlies do so much for us! They make honey, eat waste, help make chocolate and more.

And in this wacky book, these helpful critters are taking you on a grand tour of their homes! They just can’t wait to tell you about all the good they do. They’ll show you the special skills and features they have, explain why they’re so important to the ecosystem, and generally make their case for why they deserve a little more credit.

You’ll meet

• theflesh-eating beetleswho may sound creepy but are justmisunderstood. In fact, they help museum staff clean up old specimens, and out in the wild, they make sure the world’s forest floors aren’t littered with dead creatures, saving us from very gruesome woodland walks
• themidgeswho are one of the only bugs able to pollinate cacao plants, andwithout whom there would be no chocolate!
• thewax moth caterpillars—one of thefirst species knownto be able to safelydigest plastic, who could hold the key to reducing this tough-to-break-down material

And many, many more! Without insects like the ones in this book,we wouldn’t be here, butthey are disappearing fast. This book introduces young readers to a loveable bunch of bugs, encouraging anew generation of mini-beast protectors. Support your child’s learning and gently introduce them to environmental issues with this colourful and fun book that’s packed with fascinating facts.

Dimensions: 11.7 in H | 9.6 in W | 1.1 lb Wt
Format: Hardcover
No. of Pages80
Release Date: July 9th, 2024
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions