Insectigations: 40 Hands-On Activities to Explore the Insect World

From butterflies and beetles to crickets and katydids, these experiments, art projects, and games will bring out the entomologist in every kid. Activities include collecting and sketching insects, making a terrarium for observation, raising mealworms, using math to measure bug strength, gardening to attract butterflies and other insects, and making an insect amplifier. A unique insect board game helps kids learn fascinating bug facts while they play. Sidebars offer a look into the world of professional entomology, as well as gross facts about insects that will provide great playground trivia, including the USDA's guidelines for allowable insect parts per cup of food. Kids will learn that science is not just something to read about, but something they can observe and study in the world around them.


Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Published: 08/01/2005
ISBN: 9781556525681
Pages: 133
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.35d

Review Citations: Ingram Children's Advance 07/01/2005 pg. 51
School Library Journal 01/01/2006 pg. 117

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 109799 / Insectigations: 40 Hands-On Activities to Explore the Insect World
Reading Level: 7.2 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 4