The Insects that Run Our World: The Decomposers by Sarah Ridley (English) Hardco

Description: The Insects that Run Our World: The Decomposers by Sarah Ridley A series for young children that explains the vital importance of insects to our world FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Perfect for young children studying living things and their habitats in their science lessons, or for young minibeast fans, this book explores the importance of insect decomposers such as the beetles that munch on dead trees, breaking them down and returning nutrients to the soil. It also looks at the flies that lay eggs on dead animals or food waste and whose grubs clean up these dead things to recycle their nutrients and clean up the planet. Then there are ants, collecting up crumbs of food to take back to their nests and the dung beetles that deal with - dung. Alongside the simple text, fantastic close-up photographs show the insects at work.The book is part of a series, The Insects that Run Our World, for children aged 6 plus. The titles are: The Pollinators, The Decomposers, The Predators and the Prey and The Helpers and the Pests.The books include information about how insects are threatened by habitat changes and pollution and how we can help them. Author Biography Sarah Ridley has an enduring interest in history, the natural world and many other topics which has made her work as an editor and writer of childrens information books endlessly fascinating. Some of her books have been shortlisted or longlisted for information book awards, including Dear Jelly Family Letters from the First World War and Suffragettes and the Fight for the Vote. Sarah lives in Colchester with her husband and her student daughters guinea pigs. Table of Contents 1: The decomposers1: What do decomposers do?1: Cleaning up the mess1: ?Burying beetles1: Rolling away the poo?1: Flies like poo too1: Seaside and forest flies?1: Dead wood and beetle babies1: Decomposers in trouble1: ?Helping the decomposers1: ?Glossary1: Index Long Description Perfect for young children studying living things and their habitats in their science lessons, or for young minibeast fans, this book explores the importance of insect decomposers such as the beetles that munch on dead trees, breaking them down and returning nutrients to the soil. It also looks at the flies that lay eggs on dead animals or food waste and whose grubs clean up these dead things to recycle their nutrients and clean up the planet. Then there are ants, collecting up crumbs of food to take back to their nests and the dung beetles that deal with - dung. Alongside the simple text, fantastic close-up photographs show the insects at work.The book is part of a series, The Insects that Run Our World, for children aged 6 plus. The titles are: The Pollinators, The Decomposers, The Predators and the Prey and The Helpers and the Pests. The books include information about how insects are threatened by habitat changes and pollution and how we can help them. Promotional "Headline" A series for young children that explains the vital importance of insects to our world Details ISBN1526314037 Author Sarah Ridley Pages 24 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1526314037 ISBN-13 9781526314031 Format Hardcover Imprint Wayland Audience Age 6-8 DEWEY 595.7 UK Release Date 2021-01-28 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publisher Hachette Childrens Group Series The Insects that Run Our World Publication Date 2021-01-28 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2021-04-12 AU Release Date 2021-04-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136454304;

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