Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of grasshoppers.

Provides a basic introduction to grasshoppers, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces crickets and grasshoppers to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

These insects look very similar, but they are different. Read this book to become an expert at telling these look-alikes apart!

"A little green bug springs high into the air. The grasshopper's strong legs help it jump while wings send it soaring. But what do these jumping bugs do when they are firmly on the ground? Learn all about how a grasshopper's coloring keeps it safe, what it does to find food and chow down, and why some grasshoppers are friends to farmers and others are foes. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader"--...

"The giant weta is one massive bug! Weighing more than a mouse, this giant bug was once found all over New Zealand. Now, some scientists from New Zealand are trying to bring the population back! Giant wetas might look creepy, but they're a very important part of their ecosystem. Young readers will love learning about this huge bug and what makes it so special. With photographs of the giant weta up close paired with easy to read text, young biologists...

"A basic introduction to grasshoppers, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as the males' ability to "sing"--

Introduction to the life cycle and characteristics of grasshoppers.--

Introduces distinguishing characteristics, life cycles, and different types of grasshoppers.

Simple text and photographs present the body parts and behavior of grasshoppers.