Reviews"Jenkins' splendid array of beetles will surely produce at least one budding coleopterist...distinguished both as natural history and work of art"-- Kirkus, starred review "Jenkins brings his signature style to the world of beetles...As always, the design of the book is exemplary."-- Horn Book "A richly varied and visually riveting introduction to beetles, both familiar and strange."-- Booklist, starred review"Jenkins's enthusiasm for his subject shines through in this rich and varied compendium."-- School Library Journal, starred review, "Jenkins' splendid array of beetles will surely produce at least one budding coleopterist...distinguished both as natural history and work of art"-- Kirkus, starred review "Jenkins brings his signature style to the world of beetles...As always, the design of the book is exemplary."-- Horn Book "A richly varied and visually riveting introduction to beetles, both familiar and strange."-- Booklist, starred review"Jenkins's enthusiasm for his subject shines through in this rich and varied compendium."-- School Library Journal, starred review"Jenkins offers a wealth of information about beetles and presents it impeccably."-- Publishers Weekly, starred review"The combination of sophisticated look and highly visual approach makes this accessible to a wide audience, and this is one that'll certainly be picked up immediately if left strategically on a library table."-- Bulletin, "Jenkins' splendid array of beetles will surely produce at least one budding coleopterist...distinguished both as natural history and work of art"-- Kirkus, starred review "Jenkins brings his signature style to the world of beetles...As always, the design of the book is exemplary."-- Horn Book, "Jenkins' splendid array of beetles will surely produce at least one budding coleopterist...distinguished both as natural history and work of art"-- Kirkus, starred review "Jenkins brings his signature style to the world of beetles...As always, the design of the book is exemplary."-- Horn Book "A richly varied and visually riveting introduction to beetles, both familiar and strange."-- Booklist, starred review"Jenkins's enthusiasm for his subject shines through in this rich and varied compendium."-- School Library Journal, starred review"Jenkins offers a wealth of information about beetles and presents it impeccably."-- Publishers Weekly, starred review, "Jenkins' splendid array of beetles will surely produce at least one budding coleopterist...distinguished both as natural history and work of art"-- Kirkus, starred review "Jenkins brings his signature style to the world of beetles...As always, the design of the book is exemplary."-- Horn Book "A richly varied and visually riveting introduction to beetles, both familiar and strange."-- Booklist, starred review "Jenkins's enthusiasm for his subject shines through in this rich and varied compendium."-- School Library Journal, starred review "Jenkins offers a wealth of information about beetles and presents it impeccably."-- Publishers Weekly, starred review "The combination of sophisticated look and highly visual approach makes this accessible to a wide audience, and this is one that'll certainly be picked up immediately if left strategically on a library table."-- Bulletin, "Jenkins' splendid array of beetles will surely produce at least one budding coleopterist...distinguished both as natural history and work of art"-- Kirkus, starred review "Jenkins brings his signature style to the world of beetles...As always, the design of the book is exemplary."-- Horn Book "A richly varied and visually riveting introduction to beetles, both familiar and strange."-- Booklist, starred review
Grade FromPreschool
SynopsisBeetles squeak and beetles glow. Beetles stink, beetles sprint, beetles walk on water. With legs, antennae, horns, beautiful shells, knobs, and other oddities--what's not to like about beetles? The beetle world is vast: one out of every four living things on earth is a beetle. There are over 350,000 different species named so far and scientists suspect there may be as many as a million. From the goliath beetle that weighs one fourth of a pound to the nine inch long titan beetle, award-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins presents a fascinating array of these intriguing insects and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive., Caldecott Honorwinning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins explores form, color, and pattern, and captures the very unique nature of beetles in this brilliantly illustrated picture book.
LC Classification NumberQL576.2.J46 2011