Respect the Insect

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 cant wait to tell you about all the good they do. Theyll show you the specialskillsandfeatures they have, explain why theyre so importanttotheecosystem, and generally make their case for why they deserve a little more credit. Youll meet: the flesh-eatingbeetles who may sound creepy but are just misunderstood. In fact, they help museum staff clean up old specimens, and out in the wild, they make sure the worlds forest floors arent littered with dead creatures, saving us from very gruesome woodland walks the midges who are one of the only bugs able to pollinate cacao plants, and withoutwhomtherewouldbenochocolate! the wax mothcaterpillarsone of the firstspeciesknown to be able to safely digestplastic, who could hold the key to reducing this tough-to-break-down material And many, many more! Withoutinsects like the ones in this book, wewouldn'tbehere, but theyaredisappearingfast. This book introduces young readers to a loveablebunchofbugs, encouraging a newgenerationofmini-beastprotectors. Support your childs learning and gently introduce them to environmental issues with this colourful and fun book thats packed with fascinating facts.