Author: Celia Godkin
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 9780871569219
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
A gardener upsets the natural balance in his garden by using poison and learns the value of another method of controlling pests.
What about Ladybugs?
Author: Celia Godkin
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 9780871569219
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
A gardener upsets the natural balance in his garden by using poison and learns the value of another method of controlling pests.
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 9780871569219
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
A gardener upsets the natural balance in his garden by using poison and learns the value of another method of controlling pests.
Are You a Ladybug?
Author: Judy Allen
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613901734
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Introduces the life cycle of a ladybug, showing how it changes from an egg to an adult ladybug.
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613901734
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Introduces the life cycle of a ladybug, showing how it changes from an egg to an adult ladybug.
My Busy Green Garden (Tilbury House Nature Book)
Author: Terry Pierce
Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers and Cadent Publishing
ISBN: 0884485331
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
So begins this lyrical tribute to the bugs, bees, and birds that make the garden such a busy place. With each turned page, more visitors appear, and all the while the “surprise”—a chrysalis—changes unnoticed until, on the last page, a butterfly emerges and flies away across the garden’s well-tended borders. Back-of-book notes about the natural histories of the garden’s denizens complete this lovely and lively portrait of backyard nature, which is also a gentle meditation on the rewards of paying attention. A chipmunk hides on every page to divert and engage young readers.Fountas & Pinnell Level O This is my busy green garden. There’s a surprise In clever disguise, That hangs in my busy green garden. This is a ladybug dawdling so, Near the surprise, in clever disguise, That hangs in my busy green garden. This is a honeybee buzzing below The red spotted ladybug dawdling so, Near the surprise, in clever disguise, That hangs in my busy green garden.
Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers and Cadent Publishing
ISBN: 0884485331
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
So begins this lyrical tribute to the bugs, bees, and birds that make the garden such a busy place. With each turned page, more visitors appear, and all the while the “surprise”—a chrysalis—changes unnoticed until, on the last page, a butterfly emerges and flies away across the garden’s well-tended borders. Back-of-book notes about the natural histories of the garden’s denizens complete this lovely and lively portrait of backyard nature, which is also a gentle meditation on the rewards of paying attention. A chipmunk hides on every page to divert and engage young readers.Fountas & Pinnell Level O This is my busy green garden. There’s a surprise In clever disguise, That hangs in my busy green garden. This is a ladybug dawdling so, Near the surprise, in clever disguise, That hangs in my busy green garden. This is a honeybee buzzing below The red spotted ladybug dawdling so, Near the surprise, in clever disguise, That hangs in my busy green garden.
Ladybug Garden
Author: Celia Godkin
Publisher: Markham, Ont. : Fitzhenry & Whiteside
ISBN: 9781550410921
Category : Garden ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Children's Literature Round tables of Canada Information Book Award Honour Book There once was a garden alive with flowers, fruits, and vegetables. While gardener was pleased with the plants, he wasn't so sure about all the insects that called the garden home. He liked the bright red ladybugs, and he knew that the bees and the butterflies pollinated the flowers, but some of the bugs were nothing but trouble. One day the gardener thought, If I get rid of the bad insects, my garden will be perfect - and he sprayed all the plants with bug killer. But the results were far from perfection! As his beautiful garden came close to ruin, the gardener began to see that the plants and insects were linked, that they depended on one another to survive. But how could he undo the damage? Accompanied by vibrant, beautifully detailed illustrations, this simple story of one garden introduces young children to the important concept of the balance of nature. Youngsters will be both reassured and enlightened when they find out how everybody's favourite insect- the ladybug- saves the day.
Publisher: Markham, Ont. : Fitzhenry & Whiteside
ISBN: 9781550410921
Category : Garden ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Children's Literature Round tables of Canada Information Book Award Honour Book There once was a garden alive with flowers, fruits, and vegetables. While gardener was pleased with the plants, he wasn't so sure about all the insects that called the garden home. He liked the bright red ladybugs, and he knew that the bees and the butterflies pollinated the flowers, but some of the bugs were nothing but trouble. One day the gardener thought, If I get rid of the bad insects, my garden will be perfect - and he sprayed all the plants with bug killer. But the results were far from perfection! As his beautiful garden came close to ruin, the gardener began to see that the plants and insects were linked, that they depended on one another to survive. But how could he undo the damage? Accompanied by vibrant, beautifully detailed illustrations, this simple story of one garden introduces young children to the important concept of the balance of nature. Youngsters will be both reassured and enlightened when they find out how everybody's favourite insect- the ladybug- saves the day.
A Ladybug's Life
Author:
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
ISBN: 9780516208190
Category : Ladybugs
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Examines the life cycle of a Nature Upclose: A Ladybug's Life
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
ISBN: 9780516208190
Category : Ladybugs
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Examines the life cycle of a Nature Upclose: A Ladybug's Life
Good Bugs for Your Garden
Author: Allison Mia Starcher
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 1565127471
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Anyone who gardens knows how snails, aphids, scale insects, and caterpillars can damage vegetables, flowers, shrubs, and trees. But not many of us know that ground beetles eat caterpillars, not plants; that dragonflies feed on mosquitoes; that parasitic wasps prey on tomato hornworms. In this delightful guide to the world of beneficial insects, Starcher, an artist and avid gardener, shows us how to identify the "good guys" and encourage them to reside in our gardens. "Altogether delightful."--Newark Star-Ledger; "A fact-filled, charmingly illustrated guide."--American Bookseller. A GARDEN BOOK CLUB selection.
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 1565127471
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Anyone who gardens knows how snails, aphids, scale insects, and caterpillars can damage vegetables, flowers, shrubs, and trees. But not many of us know that ground beetles eat caterpillars, not plants; that dragonflies feed on mosquitoes; that parasitic wasps prey on tomato hornworms. In this delightful guide to the world of beneficial insects, Starcher, an artist and avid gardener, shows us how to identify the "good guys" and encourage them to reside in our gardens. "Altogether delightful."--Newark Star-Ledger; "A fact-filled, charmingly illustrated guide."--American Bookseller. A GARDEN BOOK CLUB selection.
Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden, Revised and Updated Second Edition
Author: Jessica Walliser
Publisher:
ISBN: 0760371717
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
In Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden, you'll learn how to fill your garden with the right plants to support the beneficial predatory insects that control common garden pests.
Publisher:
ISBN: 0760371717
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
In Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden, you'll learn how to fill your garden with the right plants to support the beneficial predatory insects that control common garden pests.
The Humane Gardener
Author: Nancy Lawson
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1616896175
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1616896175
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Ladybugs (New & Updated)
Author: Gail Gibbons
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823450899
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
From Gail Gibbons, the #1 author of science books for kids, learn everything to know about the iconic ladybug in this new edition updated with the latest facts from experts. This new and updated edition presents the latest scientific information on ladybugs in language accessible for young readers through bright illustrations, informative diagrams, and easy-to-read text. Kids will rethink what they know about the little red bug while being introduced to biology vocabulary and environmentalism. See the ladybug grow from an egg to an adult. Explore just some of the different colorings and markings from the thousands of ladybug varieties around the world. Learn about the ladybug’s behavior, habitat, and how they protect crops by eating harmful insects. The final page includes quick ladybug facts and resources for further learning. Author of over 120 nonfiction books for kids, including the beloved Monarch Butterfly and From Seed to Plant, and with hundreds of thousands of books sold, Gail Gibbons continues to bring science to kids this colorful and approachable book about everyone’s favorite lucky bug.
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823450899
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
From Gail Gibbons, the #1 author of science books for kids, learn everything to know about the iconic ladybug in this new edition updated with the latest facts from experts. This new and updated edition presents the latest scientific information on ladybugs in language accessible for young readers through bright illustrations, informative diagrams, and easy-to-read text. Kids will rethink what they know about the little red bug while being introduced to biology vocabulary and environmentalism. See the ladybug grow from an egg to an adult. Explore just some of the different colorings and markings from the thousands of ladybug varieties around the world. Learn about the ladybug’s behavior, habitat, and how they protect crops by eating harmful insects. The final page includes quick ladybug facts and resources for further learning. Author of over 120 nonfiction books for kids, including the beloved Monarch Butterfly and From Seed to Plant, and with hundreds of thousands of books sold, Gail Gibbons continues to bring science to kids this colorful and approachable book about everyone’s favorite lucky bug.
The Garden Symphony
Author: Victoria Kintner Griswold
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692095454
Category : Gardens
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
"A ladybug searches the garden for her musical instrument and song."--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692095454
Category : Gardens
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
"A ladybug searches the garden for her musical instrument and song."--