Dung beetles are the world's strongest animals. They are famous for rolling animal poop around. Their gross job is important to the world. Find out more facts about these strong insects.

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. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids a division of ABDO.

"Discusses various beetle species from around the world that are unusual--and beautiful"--

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.

It's a bracketed showdown among sixteen bugs and insects! Which critter will win the Ultimate Bug Rumble?

Describes the physical characteristics, reproductive life cycle, and behavior patterns of the burying beetle, which functions as nature's clean-up crew.

Color photographs and simple text explain how to care for beetles.

Investigates the many intriguing aspects of the lives of beetles and bugs, from how their bodies work - and change dramatically at each stage of their life cycle - to feeding and fighting, flawless camouflage, and techniques for attracting mates. Amazing close-up photography reveals the secrets of the minibeast world: all-seeing compound eyes, super-sensitivie antennae, deadly jaws - and the incredible sight of a perfect insect emerging from its...

Describes the characteristics, life cycle and habitat of the beetles.