Introduces the physical characteristics and behavior of grasshoppers.
Excellent photographs and an engaging text make this early reader a winner. The author introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat and life cycle of grasshoppers. Kids will also understand the major body parts of insects (grasshoppers are insects), why they make noise, how they see, what they eat and how they reproduce. At the end of the text there is a map showing the grasshopper's habitat, part of its body, a glossary, and a hunt and find list that serves as a mini index. A good choice for early science classrooms and also home reading, this title is part of the "Pull Ahead" series. 2000, Lerner, Ages 5 to 8, $21.27 and $6.95. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot