An Anthology of Remarkable Bugs

Zoom in on the miniature world of insects with expert author Dr. Jess French and discover some of the most amazing bugs on our planet.

From the perfectly camouflaged leaf insect that sways in the breeze to the ogre-faced spider that catches its prey in a net, this stunning collection showcases more than 90 of the world''s most remarkable bugs. Detailed photography is paired with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it''s finding out about bees and beetles or stick insects and spiders. Features on metamorphosis, eggs, camouflage, and other key topics explore the enormous variety of invertebrate adaptations. There is also a visual index packed with reference information, including the size and range of each species.

With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place,

About the author

Dr. Jess French is a committed conservationist, TV host, author, and veterinarian. She is known for her show on BBC's CBeebies, called 'Minibeast Adventure with Jess.' She has written seven books for DK: The Book of Brilliant Bugs, Earth's Incredible Oceans, What a Waste, Protect the Planet, It's a Wonderful World, Pets and their People, and The Animal Body Book, which explore the importance of protecting our planet, and how taking little actions today will make a big difference to the future.

Product details

• Authors: Jess French
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley USA
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 9
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.09.2025
• EAN: 9780593971758
• ISBN: 978-0-593-97175-8
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 222 mm x 283 mm x 30 mm
• Series: DK Children's Anthologies
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Animals, plants, nature, the environment; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Zoology, Wildlife (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ecosystems, Natural history (Children's/Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc