Title: Buzz: A Family Guide to Bugs and Bees and How to Spot Them (Hardcover)
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Publication Date: 2026
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1419786687
ISBN 13: 9781419786686
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Boccaccini Meadows, Sara
Condition: new

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Synopsis

Discover 15 bugs with extraordinary abilities and uncover the secrets of their survival in nature though fun and accessible text in renowned entomologist Richard "Bugman" Jones's first book for children

Try to spot the Indian stick insect and see how its remarkable camouflage helps it evade predators. Admire the vibrant colors of the monarch butterfly and learn how its wings support an incredible migration. And take a closer look at the emperor dragonfly's compound eyes to see how its vision helps it catch its next meal. Illustrated with stunning detail, this book is buzzing with the tiny creatures that make our world thrive. Buzz is sure to delight young insect lovers and includes:

15 chapters on amazing bugs from around the world and the incredible ways they have adapted to survive.
A guide on how and where to spot insects
Expert insights from renowned entomologist Richard "Bugman" Jones, fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and of the Linnean Society of London
Gorgeous artwork from bestselling illustrator Sara Boccaccini Meadows

Each chapter profiles an insect hero and then introduces readers to other insects who share that heroic trait.

Chapters include
The Hero of Beautiful Colors: the Picasso Shieldbug
The Hero of Pollination: the Western Honeybee
The Hero of Glowing: the Common Eastern Firefly
The Hero of Transformation: the Swallowtail Butterfly
The Hero of Eccentric Eating: the Privet Hawk Moth Caterpillar
The Hero of Camouflage: the Indian Stick Insect
The Hero of Flight: the Monarch Butterfly
The Hero of Vision: the Emperor Dragonfly
The Hero of Recycling: the Minotaur Beetle
The Hero of Teamwork: the Leafcutter Ant
The Hero of Building: the Compass Termite
The Hero of Vocalization: the Field Grasshopper
The Hero of Water: the Great Diving Beetle
The Hero of the Ecosystem: the Praying Mantis
The Hero of Warning Colors: the Seven-Spotted Ladybug

Let your child's curiosity run wild with this beautifully illustrated book of beetles, butterflies, bees, and more!

In Our Nature series:
Glow: Family Guide to the Night Sky
Glow Puzzle: 500 Piece Space-themed Jigsaw Puzzle
Grow: A Family Guide to Plants and How to Grow Them
Fly: A Family Guide to Birds and How to Spot Them
Wild: A Family Guide to the Animal Kingdom

About the Author

Richard A. Jones is a nationally acclaimed entomologist, a fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and of the Linnean Society of London, and past president of the British Entomological and Natural History Society. He has been fascinated by wildlife since a childhood exploring the South Downs and Sussex Weald in search of plants and insects. He now writes about insects, wildlife, and the environment for publications such as BBC Wildlife, Gardeners' World, the Guardian, the Sunday Times, and Countryfile, and makes regular radio appearances. Sara Boccaccini Meadows is a print designer and illustrator living in Brooklyn, New York. Originally from the rolling hills of the Peak District in England, she graduated from Leeds College of Art. Since arriving in the U.S. almost 10 years ago, she has been splitting her time between working as a textile designer, illustrator, and artist. She takes inspiration from nature and the tiny details in everyday life to create unique and quirky print illustrations. Her materials include watercolor, gouache, and ink pen. In her spare time, Meadows enjoys cycling, hiking, and exploring overgrown gardens. She documents her life and travels in little pocket sketchbooks that have become a valuable source of inspiration for her work.

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