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Description
This book explores the physical characteristics, habits and life cycle of woodlice.
Quick Summary
If your kid loves flipping over rocks to see what's squirming underneath, Woodlice Up Close is the perfect next read. Greg Pyers mixes clear, kid-friendly facts with close-up photos that make even the most ordinary woodlouse look like a tiny alien, and the short chapters (about 2,000 words) keep the momentum going for readers who might otherwise get bored. The book is especially good for middle-grade readers at a 4th-grade reading level who want something quick yet packed with real science, and it's a hit with both reluctant readers and budding entomologists who appreciate a little humor in their facts. Parents will appreciate that the content is purely educational, with no scary or graphic moments just the fascinating life cycle, habitat habits, and cool adaptations of these crustaceans. Think of it as a mini field guide that reads like a friendly conversation, similar in tone to the "Up Close & Buggy" series but focused solely on the unassuming woodlouse.