The Bug Club
A humorous, nonfiction children’s book that introduces interesting facts about various insects.
Butterflies, Beetles and Bugs, Oh My!
Fascinating creatures are all around us. You don’t need to go to the zoo or even the park to learn more about wildlife. Insects, arthropods and all sorts of small creepy crawlies can be found right in your own backyard.
Check out the list below to grab a guide or savor a story. And remember, you can ask your local librarian for personalized suggestions, buggy or otherwise, any time.
This booklist was created in support of BUZZWORD PGH to encourage imagination, investigation, creation, and reflection. Available to families throughout Allegheny County, BUZZWORD PGH engages young children and their families as they discover the words that are all around them.
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Bugblock
Readers will learn about all the things that make bugs incredible-from spider crickets that can jump 60 times their own length to Chinese stick insects that can grow to be over two feet long to caterpillars that transform into stunning butterflies.
Bugs: A Skittery, Jittery History
Insects are some of the most ancient creatures on Earth, evolving alongside lichen, ferns, and trees. They were the first animal explorers to conquer the land and the sky. This epic timeline follows bugs and their arthropod cousins from their earliest appearance in the Paleozoic era, all the way up to bugs today and the important contributions they bring to the world
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Du Iz Tak?
Detailed illustrations and a playfully invented bug language invite readers to imagine the dramatic possibilities to be found in the natural world of a humble backyard garden.
I Love Insects
Whether a child loves or hates insects, they will learn many interesting insect facts, as well as why insects are essential to human survival.
Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider
A bold nonfiction story following a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider. Includes glossary.
A Kid's Guide to Backyard Bugs
Become a bug expert with this field guide for kids! Grab your magnifying glass and get ready to jump into the fascinating world of bugs! You’ll discover fascinating facts about the United States’ most common insects, as well as a DIY project, a log for keeping track of your finds, important information on protecting bugs, and a glossary of bug-related terms.
Out in the Wild!
To earn their foraging bug badge, Doug, Abby, and Josh–the Bug Scouts–embark on an adventure in the wilderness to find an edible plant and encounter a clever, yet hungry, frog who distracts them from their mission.
Sir Ladybug and the Bookworms
While on his way to fulfill a most noble duty–returning his library book before it is overdue–Sir Ladybug engages in a battle royale against the dastardliest of foes: bookworms.
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