What Makes a Bug a Bug? (Animal Classes) by Andi Cann

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What Makes a Bug a Bug? (Animal Classes) is a fun bedtime story book to teach small children a little science . Author Andi Cann introduces kids to a bright, happy little boy named Bucky who is reading a “magic mystery book” (a science book, of course!) with his dog Bingo. Bucky is learning all about the complicated world of insects. How can you tell the difference between a true insect and things that are just small like worms? Bucky learns the rule of 6:3:2 and isn’t in doubt any longer. The insect world can be confusing, but it’s not hard for Bucky to get it right once he knows the trick.
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Andi Cann’s book is really great for cutting straight to the simple facts kids need to be learning. Scientific terminology can be a little complex, but a simple method like 6:3:2 (insects have 6 legs, 3 body parts, and 2 antennae), lined up with some large, vivid illustrations of actual insects will give kids something to latch onto and actually remember as they try to locate the 6 legs and 3 body parts. Or, of course, to find out where they are missing, making that creature not a true insect. What Makes a Bug a Bug?(Animal Classes) gets right into the action so kids can start identifying why a spider (an arachnid) is different and point to pictures of true insects and other creepy crawlies until they can spot the necessary 6:3:2 features. The conversational tone makes this spirited, cheerful little book a natural for read-aloud, and combines education and hands-on fun in a cute way.