Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of southern African spiders – they come in all shapes and sizes, and are more colourful and clever than you think! This jam-packed children’s book unpacks where spiders live, what they eat, how they hunt, what venom they have and how they protect their babies. Striking macrophotography showcases the world of spiders like never before. Meet a spider that spits sticky silk, one that hides in seashells, another that pretends to be an ant . . . and over fifty more – from the familiar Daddy Long Legs to exotic-looking Flower Crab Spiders, spiky Hedgehog Spiders and well-camouflaged Bark Spiders.

My First Book of Southern African Caterpillars, butterflies and moths is the newest title in this highly successful children’s series. Beautifully illustrated, the book introduces 56 species of southern African caterpillars and their adult butterfly or moth. Young children will learn about the fascinating life cycle of these insects and the important role they play in pollination. Each page features a striking outsize illustration of a caterpillar plus the adult insect it will eventually become. Simple text describes each species, and clear visual clues show size, pupa shape, and whether the insect is dangerous.

This lively book will appeal to both pre-readers and those beginning to read and is sure to be a welcome addition to a young nature lover’s bookshelf.

An introduction to the world of butterflies and moths tracing the development of these creatures from the larval stage through the chrysalis stage to their emergence as beautiful winged creatures. The book aims to give young readers an understanding of the role of butterflies and moths in nature.

Shrink to the size of a garden bug and enter the world of ladybirds in this first graphic novel for children.

This graphic novel of garden life, made in collaboration with the Royal Entomological Society, is a perfect introduction to ladybirds for bug-obsessed little ones aged 5-7.

Follow a newly hatched ladybird as she learns the ins and outs of ladybirdhood, and meet plenty of fascinating bug characters along the way, in this first graphic novel. Narrated by a wise old grasshopper, offering tips and tricks on how to be a ladybird, children will love to follow the story of Dotty the larva.

This bug book for children offers:

A skin-crawling introduction to the world's biggest bugs, from gigantic spiders as big as dinner plates, to butterflies larger than dogs. Find out about the biggest swarms and colonies, the deadliest insects and the bugs with the best camouflage. Huge fold-out pages with life-size illustrations show kids just HOW BIG bugs really are.

How do Corn crickets produce their high-pitched sounds? Which insect has a forked horn on the front of its head? Where does the small scarlet dragonfly scatter its eggs? Which bug is named after a famous artist?

Children will find the answers to these questions - and many other interesting facts - while enjoying hours of fun colouring in a selection of our most striking insects.

There are more than 40 images to colour in, providing budding artists and young children with enticing snippets of knowledge as they work through the title. In the middle of the title is a gallery of the insects, but this time in colour, giving a clear guide as to which shade of crayon or paint to use when colouring in the outlines on the other pages.

Loathed and feared by many, spiders are some of the least understood, yet most intriguing creatures in the animal world. Using examples of spiders from all over the world, this guide offers an insight into their captivating world.'

Children will be delighted to learn how the bodies of different animals, including frogs, butterflies, and beetles, change as these animals go through their life cycles. Metamorphosis Changing Bodies explains metamorphosis in a step-by-step format that is accompanied by beautiful pictures. Both complete and incomplete metamorphosis are defined and explained. Full-color images and illustrations help show - A butterfly pupa forming a chrysalis around its body - The gradual process of a tadpole growing limbs and losing its tail as it becomes a frog - The underwater life of a dragonfly nymph - Grasshopper eggs buried safely under warm soil Teacher's guide available.

Describes the various stages of a monarch butterfly's life, from egg to pupa to caterpillar to butterfly, as well as its migration and dangers that it faces.