Meet the world's most remarkable bugs - from the tiny fairy wasp to the giant weta - in this photo-packed bug encyclopedia for kids. Did you know that there may be 5 million species of insects in the world? And that there are over a billion insects for every human on our planet? With nearly 1,000 stunning images of insects from around the world, Our World in Pictures: Bugs, Butterflies, Beetles, and Bees takes a fun look at this gigantic group of tiny animals. This colorful bug book for kids aged 8-12 years is filled with galleries of stunning photographs that bring to life a huge variety of bugs - including insects that glow in the dark, the honeybees that pollinate our food, and bugs that live in our backyards. This guide to the insect kingdom helps you: See the unseen details of hairy legs and shimmering wings through galleries of high-definition photography.Read your way through complex science broken down into bite-sized captions that keep even reluctant readers turning pages.Understand nature and the vital jobs insects do to keep our planet alive and our food growing.Trust the facts written and checked by experts, including well-known, award-winning entomologist Adam Hart, and the Smithsonian InstitutionYou'll also discover insect habitats, learn about their bodies, and see how they communicate, hunt, and look after their young. Prepare to be amazed by the spectacular stories of these creatures that play a vital role in Earth's ecosystems. Designed to spark curiosity about the natural world and entomology, Our World in Pictures: Bugs, Butterflies, Beetles, and Bees is a must-have gift for kids who love bugs. Learn all about the world one picture at a time! If you like Our World in Pictures: Bugs, Butterflies, Beetles, and Bees, then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly-visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, become a vehicle virtuoso with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes and venture on a journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places.