BUG FOOD

Author (last name first):
Guillain, Charlotte

Publisher, Date of Publication: 

Heinemann Library/2010

Grade Level/ or Age Level: 

5th -7th

Classification: 
Non-Fiction  

Although the book has the lay out of elementary grade level books with large pictures and a sentence per page, the pictures themselves are vivid images of insects eating. The higher grade level recommendation is given because there are a few grotesque images of animals eating  other animals in an open wound. For example, there is a picture of a centipede eating the intestines of a mouse. Older children may find it interesting  were as younger children might get scared. There are only images and statements about different insects eating habits. There is however, a guide at the back of the book that helps parents talk to their children about getting interested in insects. The simplicity of the book is great because it does not draw attention away from the photographs. This would be great for kids that are just on the verge of discovering their interest in biology. It is not an informative book. It is however interesting because it causes questions to be asked about insects. 

Reviewer: Lin Vo