Hornets: Incredible Insect Architects Contributor(s): Markle, Sandra (Author) |
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ISBN: 0822589834 ISBN-13: 9780822589839 Publisher: Lerner Classroom
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2008 Click for more in this series: Insect World (Paperback) |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Insects, Spiders, Etc. - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (see Also Headings Under Animals Or Technology) |
Dewey: 595.798 |
Age Level: 8-11 |
Grade Level: 3-6 |
Lexile Measure: 760(Not Available) |
Guided Reading: T (Grade 5) |
Series: Insect World (Paperback) |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.7" W x 8.8" L (0.30 lbs) 48 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 121208 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Take a closer look at nature's amazing insect architect--the hornet Each year, a young female hornet queen selects just the right spot and designs a nest of six-sided cells. Every cell is made from a paper-like material she creates by mixing wood with her own saliva. Once she has a small structure, she lays an egg in each cell and raises her young. Soon the queen has a whole family of workers, which continue to build more cells and increase the size of the hive. These workers also hunt insects for food, care for the queen and her young, and protect the nest. In this exciting book, you can learn what makes hornets similar to and different from other insects. Close-up diagrams reveal extraordinary details about hornets' bodies, both inside and out. And you can perform an activity that helps you understand how a female hornet queen creates the paper-like material for her nest. Learn more about this exciting member of nature's fascinating Insect World |
Contributor Bio(s): Markle, Sandra: - Sandra Markle is the author of numerous award-winning books for children. A former elementary science teacher, she is a nationally-known science education consultant. |
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