Burlington Public Library

Reviews each stage in a mosquito's metamorphosis from a tiny egg to an adult. Carefully chosen photographs accompany the copy, so readers can see and understand a mosquito's amazing transformation clearly.

Mosquitoes are sneaky and quick and can bite all kinds of other people, but they are no match for a ninja.

Ten kinds of spiders and insects use a variety of instruments to make calypso music. Includes music, as well as notes about the insects and the instruments they play.

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

This book describes how a scorpion uses its tail to sting and paralyze prey-or people! Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with...

Colorful photographs and English and Spanish text teach children about the parts of a butterfly and the different colors and patterns butterflies have on their wings.

"In a future shaken by climate disasters, Yolanda Cicerón knows that nature is something to be feared. While life in the Valley is brutal and harsh, Yoly dreams of leaving her farm to live in Silo—the most advanced town for miles around. But first, Yoly will need to prove she belongs in a place where only the smartest and most useful are welcomed. Between her razor-sharp smarts and sheer determination, Yoly is well on her way until she discovers...

This book about the tree-killing Asian longhorned beetle reveals how the help of everyday people, their neighborhoods, teams of beetle-sniffing dogs, and a nationwide effort from bug scientists to tree doctors are working to eradicate this invasive pest.

"In The Spider Silk Scientists, readers enter Randy Lewis' lab where they come face to face with golden orb weaver spiders and genetically engineered goats, whose milk contains the proteins to spin spider silk--and to weave a nearly indestructible fiber. Learn how this amazing material might someday be used to repair or replace human ligaments and bones, improve body armor, strenghten parachute rope, and even tether an airplane to an aircraft carrier!...

Ladybug is a great hugger. But will her friends let her hug? Find out in this surprising book all about consent.