Follow Buzzwing the bee, Luna the ladybug, and Oakheart the oak tree on a beautifully illustrated journey through this bind-up of The Secret Life of Bugs, The Secret Life of Bees and The Secret Life of Trees.
Take in the knowledge and wisdom of a wise, old oak tree as he shares science facts and folk tales that he has learnt in his 500 years on earth. Learn the secrets of a worker bee’s tiny world, including the day she was born. Hear about the effects of pollution and climate change, through a friendly ladybug’s perspective, and how readers can care for all creepy crawlies.
In this bind-up, learn about:
- How trees grow and survive
- Why trees are so important to humans
- Tree folklore from around the world
- The bee life cycle
- Why bees are so important to humans
- Bee folk tales from around the world
- The bug life cycle
- Creepy crawly folk tales from around the world
delightful, traditional stories and
engaging facts will impart a love of nature and inspire you to look after the world around you.
Whimsical and detailed illustrations have pride of place in magical tales that mix natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book that you will pore over time and again.
With things to search for and find throughout, tips for making your own environment welcoming to bees and bugs , The Secret Life of Bugs, Bees and Trees is brimming with reasons to admire and respect this fascinating mix of nature.
Inspire the next generation to look after the world around them with The Secret Life of Bugs, Bees and Trees, a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
A MESSAGE FROM LUNA
WHEN LUNA WAS BORN
ALL ABOUT INSECTS
HOW THE BUTTERFLIES GOT THEIR COLOR
HOME SWEET HOME
NIGHTTIME BUGS
BUG BUILDERS
THE SONG OF THE CICADA
SWIMMING BUGS
NOISY BUGS
HOW THE RACE WAS WON
GIANT FRIENDS
THE TINIEST BUGS
WHAT WE SEE
MOST AMAZING
WHY THE ANTS CAN NEVER WIN
THE GRUESOME GANG
FIGHT BACK!
ACTING STARS
THE WORLD NEEDS BUGS!
BE A LADYBUG FRIEND
A MESSAGE FROM BUZZWING
WHEN BUZZWING WAS BORN
ALL ABOUT BEES
THE BABY AND THE BEES
A HAPPY HIVE HOME
COME INSIDE
THE LADY OF THE MOON
BRILLIANT BEE DANCE
FLY THE MEADOW
FLY AWAY, BEES
SUMMER SWEET
THE BOY WHO ATE SKY HONEY
BUZZING AROUND THE WORLD
HONEY THIEVES
CHEE-CHEE, COME WITH ME
HIDEY-HOLE HOMES
HOW THE ELEPHANTS GOT THEIR TRUNKS
CITY BEES
THE BEEKEEPER COMES
WINTER SNUGGLE-UP
BE A BEE FRIEND
A MESSAGE FROM OAKHEART
WHEN OAKHEART WAS BORN
HOW TO FEED A TREE
MAGIC IN THE FOREST
WONDROUS FORESTS OF THE WORLD
HOW OAKHEART GREW
ROUGH AND WRINKLY
SECRETS INSIDE US
TREE-TALKING
ENEMIES!
TALLEST, OLDEST, BIGGEST, WIDEST
THE WOODS IN SPRING
THE FAIRY TREE
THE WOODS IN SUMMER
THE SUMMER STORM
THE WOODS IN AUTUMN
THE TREE OF LIFE
THE WOODS IN WINTER
TREES MADE THESE
HOW TO BE TREE-HAPPY
Über den Autor
Vivian Mineker is a Taiwanese American from Taipei and Portland, currently working out of Ljubljana, Slovenia. Her interest in art began at a young age, using drawing to express herself and her inner imaginary world. She uses watercolor, colored pencil, and digital processes to create a blend of traditional texture with a modern look and feel.