grasshoppers

Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, and life cycles of crickets and grasshoppers.

"After being called lazy by the other bugs, the grasshoppers form The Chirping Band to prove them wrong. The band practices hard, singing and playing, preparing for their first concert. On the night of their concert, no one shows up. Determined, the band puts on their best performance and proves to the other bugs that they are hard-working"--Provided by the publisher.

Journey inside the miniature world of bugs where an ant named Flik hires warrior bugs to defend his colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers. Bonus title at end: Geri's game (Academy Award, Best Animated Short, 1997).

"Provides information for readers about a grasshopper's home, food, and body"--Provided by publisher.

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

"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"--.

Introduces young readers to grasshoppers their physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and more.

Illustrates how the hairworm takes over and controls the grasshopper. Also explains what a parasite is and describes other parasites that infect grasshoppers.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells how grasshoppers defend themselves from predators and find food. Includes picture glossary"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text reveals the anticipation of a boy who, having planted seeds while everything around is brown, fears that something has gone wrong until, at last, the world turns green.