A humorous and engaging nonfiction book about bugs.
Buzzkill presents the big picture on insects. Funny and informative in equal measure, Brenna Maloney lays out the critical role insects play on our planet, from sustenance to pollination to medicines and more. This compelling narrative tackles both the wacky and weird, as well as threats to insects and their habitats, their possible extinction, and ways that everyday people can prevent their decline.
Find out what all the buzz is about!
Suggested reading list. Note about selected works cited. Index. Black-and-white illustrations.
Title alpha Buzzkill: A Wild Wander through the Weird and Threatened World of Bugs
Category Nonfiction Middle Plus
Pages Count 384
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Insects. Environmental conservation and protection. Insect populations. Rare insects. Extinction (biology). Entomology. Science and nature.
Lexile 930L
Trim Size 9" x 6"
JLG Span Winter
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2022-10-10
JLG Release Date Jan 2023
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Nonfiction Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Nonfiction Middle Plus
Nonfiction Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8 This collection features nonfiction titles offering a broad look at real-world topics of interest to middle school readers. Selections span subjects such as history, science, and biography, emphasizing accessible presentation and engaging approaches that invite curiosity and independent exploration.