"This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about beetles and how to identify them"--

Introduces the world of beetles, describing their life cycle, colors, sizes, and why they are important to the world's ecosystems.

"Dung beetles are strong insects. Tarantula hawks have painful stings. In this high-low title, reluctant readers will learn what would happen if these two insects met. Engaging text and vibrant photos bring the battle to life, while special features compare the size of the two insects as well as highlight their secret weapons. Who will win the insect battle?"--Provided by the publisher.

"Becoming a Beetle reviews each stage in a beetle's metamorphosis from a tiny egg to an adult. Carefully chosen photographs accompany the copy, so readers can see and understand a beetle's amazing transformation clearly. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."

Beginning readers will gain insight on where beetles live, what they like to eat, and how their armor protects them!

Introduces readers to beetles and their role as pollinators, while also exploring their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and importance in the world. Vibrant photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning....