The Beetle Book -- Steve Jenkins

<p>Beetles squeak and beetles glow. Beetles stink, beetles sprint, beetles walk on water. With legs, antennae, horns, beautiful shells, knobs, and other oddities--what's not to like about beetles? The beetle world is vast: one out of every four living things on earth is a beetle. There are over 350,000 different species named so far and scientists suspect there may be as many as a million. From the goliath beetle that weighs one fourth of a pound to the nine inch long titan beetle, award-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins presents a fascinating array of these intriguing insects and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Steve Jenkins<br><b>Publisher:</b> Clarion Books<br><b>Published:</b> 04/03/2012<br><b>Pages:</b> 40<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.95lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 10.00h x 9.90w x 0.40d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780547680842<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 5.9<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>150490 / Beetle Book<br><br><b>Award:</b> Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended<br><b>Award:</b> Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee<br><b>Award:</b> Beehive Awards - Nominee<br><b>Award:</b> Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) - Gold Medal Winner<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 02/15/2012<br><i>Horn Book Magazine</i> 03/01/2012 pg. 129<br><i>Scho