Bugs and bugsicles: insects in the winter

Every fall, insects disappear. And every spring, they return. Where do they go? The dragonfly dies, leaving its young safe in the muddy bottom of a stream. The monarch butterfly sails the air to dry mountains in Mexico. And the Arctic woolly bear caterpillar becomes a "bugsicle"--it freeze...

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Main Author: Hansen, Amy (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Honesdale, Pa. Boyds Mills Press 2010
Edition:1st ed
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Summary:Every fall, insects disappear. And every spring, they return. Where do they go? The dragonfly dies, leaving its young safe in the muddy bottom of a stream. The monarch butterfly sails the air to dry mountains in Mexico. And the Arctic woolly bear caterpillar becomes a "bugsicle"--it freezes solid, then thaws out to live another day. The honeybee, praying mantis, field cricket, ladybug, and pavement ant also use awe-inspiring tricks to outwit the killing frosts of winter. The author and illustrator re-create the insects' movements and reveal their secrets
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:32 p. col. ill. 27 cm
ISBN:9781590782699
1590782690

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