"BEES BUILD MATHEMATICALLY
PERFECT WAX HIVES.
from plant nectar until it turns
into wax.
Can I try?"
Fans of Ashley Spires and her wonderful books are always very happy to know that a new one has been published. They manage to charm readers with characters to love, to laugh with, and to learn from. Burt, the friendly and much admired june beetle, is back to help readers learn about the many places that are home to insects. There are many different types. What is best for a june beetle, do you think?
Burt is here to give readers the scoop on where beetles live and what might be best for him. Beetles can be found everywhere on Earth: hot, cold, above ground or below, in water or on other creatures. They have preferences and needs that must be fulfilled. The type of insect they are determines what works best for their protection and safety.
Burt's search for his own perfect place takes some time, and continues to provide information for readers concerning the kind of home many insects prefer.
"Yellow meadow ants build underground tunnels
large enough to house thousands of insects."
Those tunnels are much too small for Burt, as you can imagine. As he continues his own search for shelter, Burt is very pleased to add to our education concerning the variety of places that house the many bugs that inhabit spaces in the natural world. The search is long and complicated; ultimately, it ends with his perfect 'home'.
Witty and informative, this is the best kind of nonfiction for the target audience. The graphic novel style is engaging and much appreciated by so many. There are laughs, lots of kindness, and an inspiring invitation to further learning.
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