Review by Booklist Review
This colorful book is one of six initial volumes in the Snug as a Bug: Where Bugs Live series; here, Ang describes honey bees living in a hive in a hollow tree. Each double-page spread introduces a new topic, such as the stages of bee development, the social organization of the bee colony, and the protection of the hive. Opposite the large color photo filling each right-hand page is a yellow page carrying a heading, a few sentences of large-print text, and a smaller illustration, usually another photo. Labels offer some additional information, though it is limited. For example, on the full-page, greatly enlarged photo of a bee, only the wings, legs, and antennae are labeled. Other basic body parts (head, thorax, abdomen) are not mentioned at all. Recommended as supplemental material for larger collections.--Phelan, Carolyn Copyright 2010 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 1-3-A step up in complexity from Bullfrog's "Insect World" series, this set presents basic animal information built around the features of each creature's habitat. The mole cricket's burrow, for example, expands to discussion of its physical characteristics, feeding habits, and mating behavior. Words are simple and direct, with an extra space often added between sentences to aid new readers. The layout is also helpful, with main text plus an inset image on the left, a full-page photograph on the right, and arrows that clearly connect captions to the appropriate image. Occasional questions encourage student involvement (e.g., "How do you think a new hive forms?"), with the answer usually provided within the text of the subsequent page. A "Science Lab" feature at the end provides instructions for replicating or writing about the animal's home. Though not terrifically visually exciting, the level of information and the organized presentation are a good fit for the intended audience. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
These books take readers inside creepy crawlies' hives, nests, holes, etc. to introduce the six featured species. There's some unspecific language, but the short bursts of one-sentence paragraphs and well-labeled, zoomed-in color photos will attract beginning readers. A "Science Lab" activity is included. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Snug as a Bug: Where Bugs Live titles: Inside the Ants' Nest, Inside the Bees' Hive, Inside the Worm's Hole, Inside the Spider's Web, Inside the Tarantula's Burrow, and Inside the Cricket's Burrow.] (c) Copyright 2014. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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