The Insects that Run Our World: The Helpers and the Pests by Sarah Ridley (Engli

Description: The Insects that Run Our World: The Helpers and the Pests by Sarah Ridley A series for young children that explains the vital importance of insects to our world FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Perfect for young children studying living things and their habitats in their science lessons, or for young minibeast fans, this book explores insect helpers and pests. We need insects to survive - for pollination - and many are essential for pest control. But insects can be trouble, spreading disease or eating crops. Then there are the useful insects - that make silk or shellac, or for dyes and wax. Insect design is also an inspiration to inventors and researchers, such as those inspired by the strength of spider webs to unlock other strong materials, or investigate how mealworms are able to eat plastic. Alongside the simple text, fantastic close-up photographs show the insects at work.The book is part of a series, The Insects that Run Our World, for children aged 6 plus. The titles are: The Pollinators, The Decomposers, The Predators and the Prey and The Helpers and the Pests.The books include information about how insects are threatened by habitat changes and pollution and how we can help them. Author Biography Sarah Ridley has an enduring interest in history, the natural world and many other topics which has made her work as an editor and writer of childrens information books endlessly fascinating. Some of her books have been shortlisted or longlisted for information book awards, including Dear Jelly Family Letters from the First World War and Suffragettes and the Fight for the Vote. Sarah lives in Colchester with her husband and her student daughters guinea pigs. Table of Contents 1: Helpers and pests1: Can insects make you ill?1: Pests at home1: Pests in the garden1: Whats eating my crop?1: Whats the point of wasps?1: Insect makers1: Insect inspiration1: Insects in trouble1: Ways to help1: Glossary/Index Long Description Perfect for young children studying living things and their habitats in their science lessons, or for young minibeast fans, this book explores insect helpers and pests. We need insects to survive - for pollination - and many are essential for pest control. But insects can be trouble, spreading disease or eating crops. Then there are the useful insects - that make silk or shellac, or for dyes and wax. Insect design is also an inspiration to inventors and researchers, such as those inspired by the strength of spider webs to unlock other strong materials, or investigate how mealworms are able to eat plastic. Alongside the simple text, fantastic close-up photographs show the insects at work.The book is part of a series, The Insects that Run Our World, for children aged 6 plus. The titles are: The Pollinators, The Decomposers, The Predators and the Prey and The Helpers and the Pests. The books include information about how insects are threatened by habitat changes and pollution and how we can help them. Promotional "Headline" A series for young children that explains the vital importance of insects to our world Details ISBN1526314053 Author Sarah Ridley Pages 24 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1526314053 ISBN-13 9781526314055 Format Hardcover Imprint Wayland Audience Age 6-8 DEWEY 595.7 UK Release Date 2021-04-08 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publisher Hachette Childrens Group Series The Insects that Run Our World Publication Date 2021-04-08 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2021-07-12 AU Release Date 2021-07-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131575456;

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