Created by Bobbie Kalman, author of more than 180 bestselling children's books, Crabapples are "starter" non-fiction books for primary students. Each entertaining book features fascinating, easy-to-understand information along with awesome full-color photos and illustrations on animals, sea life, machinery and many other subjects kids are curious about. They also contain the all-important glossary and index young students need to do reports.Features: -- "Starter" non-fiction for younger readers-- Large-size photographs and simple, easy-to-understand style-- A multitude of subjects that fascinate childrenThere are over 200 million insects for every person in the world All insects are an important part of every ecosystem on the planet. Fascinating full-color photos of insects in their natural surroundings help explain the parts of an insect and its role in the environment.Other topics include: -- the insect family tree-- from egg to adult-- color and camouflage-- eating habits