Grasshoppers and Their Relatives (2012 Edition)

Packed with clear question-and-answer sections, this guide takes a close look at grasshoppers and their relatives, describing how their bodies are built for jumping, the ways they communicate, and the habitats they inhabit. The text also contrasts these insects with other members of the orthoptera order, explaining their life cycles and the challenges they face in the wild. Written for middle graders, the concise chapters offer fact-filled spreads that make the science accessible and engaging.