Often overlooked or trampled underfoot as pests, insects in fact dominate the animal kingdom by sheer number — more than half of all animal species on the planet are insect species. Do you know which insect babies look nothing like their parents? Or why ants cultivate special relationships with aphids and treehoppers? Get ready for the buzz about bees and marvel at master aviator the monarch butterfly. From the creepy cockroach to the fascinating orchid mantis, our insect representatives will wow you with their winged or leggy exploits!
Contents:
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All About Insects:
- Something to Chew On
- A Feeling About Antennae
- Coming Out of Their Shells
- Ultimate Body Armour
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Backyard Bugs:
- How Do Antlion Sand Traps Work?
- The Importance of Beeing
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Special Relationships:
- Why Does the Treehopper Befriend Ants?
- Tears of Refreshment? We'll Drink to That!
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Marvellous Talents:
- Monarch Migration
- Lighting Up
- Hiding in Plain Sight
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Unwanted!:
- Resident Evil
- Army of Destroyers
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Insect Insider:
- Ladybird
- Insects with Faces
- A Stick or an Insect?
- Dung Beetle
- Dead Leaf Butterfly
- Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
- Driver Ants of Africa
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Quiz Challenge:
- So, How Much Do You Really Know About Insects?
Readership: 6-12 year olds, Singapore, Asia-Pacific, worldwide. Trade, schools, libraries everywhere.
Key Features:
- Full-colour comics which will appeal to all children, including those who are not interested in Science and STEM topics
- A full range of topics covered (see the list provided above), hence ability to dominate the market and establish itself as a comprehensive Science and STEM series that educates as well as entertains
- Tried-and-tested comics material that has already proven successful, but not refreshed, improved, revised and repackaged according to themes. This approach allows readers to go deep into the topics to learn more effectively, versus the magazine approach
- The inclusion of Augmented Reality elements enhances the interactive and experiential elements of the books, bringing them to the next level. With animation, 3D figures, gamification and quizzes, this series will be unique in the market, appealing to parents for its educational value, and a hit with kids who loved to be entertained while learning
