Jaclyn Jaycox
Aug 1, 2026
Hardcover Reinforced Library Binding
Juvenile Nonfiction / Curiosities & Wonders / Animals / Insects, Spiders, Etc. / Science & Nature / Zoology
Ages 8 to 9, Grades 3 to 4
Insects are gross! From flesh-eating beetles to scurrying cockroaches, kids can find out just HOW nasty through the facts, lists, infographics, and quizzes in this entertaining, photo-packed guide.
Did you know leaf beetle larvae use their poop as a shield? It’s just one of MANY disgusting things about the world of insects. Kids can get the full scoop on icky, squishy creepy-crawlies through browsable facts, lists, infographics, and quizzes. Perfect for drawing in reluctant and striving readers, this wildly entertaining, photo-packed guide will have kids gagging and laughing—and then coming back for more.
