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This huge insect sounds like a toy helicopter when it flies. Is it a toy? Is it a real helicopter? No. It's the huge Goliath beetle. It is one of the biggest beetles in the world. Compare this to the feather-winged beetle, one of the smallest insects in the world. Two of these small beetles could fit on a pencil tip. Students read about the biggest and smallest beetles, hornets, and cockroaches.

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This series compares some of the world's largest and smallest reptiles, insects, mammals, birds, and sea creatures. Each title examines three different pairs of animals. Maps are included to show where each animal lives, and the animal's diet, weight, and unique adaptations are discussed. Large color photographs and generous amounts of white space make these titles very attractive for young readers. Photo captions and Fast Fact boxes highlight additional details. Most books include bold words that are defined at the beginning of the book. Bibliography. Glossary. Websites. Table of Contents. Index. Recommended., Library Media Connection May/June 2011

"This series compares some of the world's largest and smallest reptiles, insects, mammals, birds, and sea creatures. Each title examines three different pairs of animals. Maps are included to show where each animal lives, and the animal's diet, weight, and unique adaptations are discussed. Large color photographs and generous amounts of white space make these titles very attractive for young readers. Photo captions and ""Fast Fact"" boxes highlight additional details. Most books include bold words that are defined at the beginning of the book. Bibliography. Glossary. Websites. Table of Contents. Index. Recommended., Library Media Connection May/June 2011"

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