de for young children is all about discovering the many insects, spiders, and other creatures--aka BUGS!--that creep, crawl, and fly around your neighborhood and beyond.

Young explorers learn where, when, and how to safely and kindly find insects, spiders, and other creepy-crawlies such as worms and pill bugs with this fun and sturdy take-along guide. Features include:

• Easy-to-understand profiles of a variety of insects and spiders commonly found in North America, along with some exotic bugs from around the world
• Vibrant National Geographic photography that brings the subject matter to life
• "Check Me Out!" fact boxes that provide more information about each creature, including size and color, where it's found, and what it eats
• Basic facts about insect and spider anatomy and life cycles
• Tips on how to how to become keen observers and explorers, and how and where to spot insects and spiders
• Cool fun facts sprinkled throughout
• Simple text for reading aloud or for beginning readers
• Ideas for related activities
• A helpful glossary
• Flexible binding for durability

Inspired by National Geographic's best-selling Little Kids First Big Book series, this sturdy take-along guide series is designed to get young children and their families excited about going outside and exploring the world firsthand, beginning with BUGS!