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Insect Detective: Read and Wonder Paperback – Picture Book, February 28, 2012

by Steve Voake (Author), Charlotte Voake (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 101 ratings
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“Gently encourages young readers to explore their natural surroundings and observe some of the more commonly found insects in it.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

Right now, all around us, thousands of insects are doing strange and wonderful things: wasps are building nests, ants are collecting food, and dragonflies are readying for the hunt. But it's not always easy to catch sight of these six-legged creatures; you have to know where to look. Guided by this book, readers will happily become insect detectives and find out just what those bugs are up to.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Part of series
    Read and Wonder
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD840L
  7. Dimensions
    9.06 x 0.15 x 9.88 inches
  8. Publisher
    Candlewick
  9. Publication date
    February 28, 2012
  10. ISBN-10
    0763658162
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0763658168
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Gently encourages young readers to explore their natural surroundings and observe some of the more commonly found insects in it.
—School Library Journal (starred review)

A charming and informative introduction to insects.
—Library Media Connection

Young readers will definitely catch the bug when they see this enticing, fact-filled invitation to explore the world of insects.
—Etc. for Her

Provides gentle encouragement to young naturalists to be curious and watchful.
—Bloomsbury Review

Will surely go down as one of the best picture books of 2010….An expertly crafted, funny, engaging title that should be a part of every collection.
—100 Scope Notes (SLJ blog)

About the Author

Steve Voake is the author of the Daisy Dawson series and several novels for young adults. He lives in Somerset, England.

Charlotte Voake (Steve’s cousin) is the illustrator of Vivian French’s Caterpillar, Caterpillar and the author-illustrator of many award-winning picture books, including Hello Twins. She lives in Surrey, England.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Reprint edition (February 28, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763658162
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763658168
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD840L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.06 x 0.15 x 9.88 inches
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CLM
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2021
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Purchased to use with our homeschool literature curriculum as a used book to save money. Book arrived quickly and is in excellent condition - wouldn't know it was used!
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Megan A
5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to learn! Beautiful pictures.
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I adore this book. We actually read it in our pediatricians office and I found it to buy that night.
My daughter has been afraid of bugs in the warmer months but learning more about them in this way I think will help her this summer.
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M. Flinn
4.0 out of 5 stars This is another great Read and Wonder publication
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2016
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This is another great Read and Wonder publication. Insect Detective has soft illustrations that complement the text. I have added it to my classroom library.
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Kristin Marcoe
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2022
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No bends or rips.
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hillary
5.0 out of 5 stars Firsties love learning!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2019
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Purchased this book to use for a mentor text writing activity with my first graders. This is a nonfiction book but looks very fiction like. It’s great for comparisons and for discussing text features in a different way.
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Peppered Momma
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2017
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We loved this book, it taught my daughter to identify that a leaf miner was eating leaves on a tree in our yard. We will be buying more from this series.
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Mrs Kylie Jane Dufresne
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, beautiful illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020
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Love it!
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Elizabeth Greene
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for teaching insects unit!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2019
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Great book! My Kinders loved it!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2017
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Preeti Puri
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations and comprehensive
Reviewed in India on July 24, 2019
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The books has lovely illustration and the story flows with concepts being introduced. A great way to introduce facts about insects
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C.McDee
5.0 out of 5 stars A real treasure
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2010
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I purchased this item for my 7 year old great niece who was coming for a visit. When it arrived I could not believe how delicate and beautiful the illustrations were. My great niece loved it and from the way she looked after it, it was obvious that she thought it was special. I certainly thought so. Pictures apart, the information lay out was great and well written. all in all, a real winner.
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Alice
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Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2018
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Yay bugs!
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seemore
5.0 out of 5 stars Nature books
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Lovely illustrated book really enjoyed by our eight years old grandaughter. When a little younger she found it fascinating searching the garden for different insects, turning over small boulders and looking underneath thick logs. Would definitely recommend this book.
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