Children's Nonfiction Insects, Spiders, Etc.
Mealworms
Raise them, watch them, see them change
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2001
- Category
- Insects, Spiders, etc.
- Recommended Age
- 7 to 10
- Recommended Grade
- 2 to 5
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550745061
- Publish Date
- Feb 2001
- List Price
- $5.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781550744484
- Publish Date
- Feb 1998
- List Price
- $12.95
Classroom Resources
Where to buy it
Out of print
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Description
Mealworms shows kids how to set up a mealworm farm --- with little cost and maintenance --- and what to watch for as these fascinating insects go through metamorphosis to mature as darkling beetles. Often used in classroom experiments, mealworms go through a life cycle in about six weeks. They are compact, easy to care for, full of surprises and, best of all, they can't fly so they won't escape from the habitat kids create! Easy-to-follow experiments examine such topics as the common characteristics of insects, metamorphosis, life cycles, habitats and animals' responses to their environments.
About the authors
Adrienne Mason is a writer, editor and life-long resident of Vancouver Island. A biologist and naturalist/interpreter, she is the managing editor of KNOW: The Science Magazine for Curious Kids. She has a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Victoria, and her articles have appeared in National Geographic Kids, WILD, Canadian Geographic, Georgia Straight, Beautiful BC, OWL, Ranger Rick, Boys' Life and Nature Canada. She lives in Tofino, BC, and enjoys hiking, beachcombing and exploring the coast with her husband and two daughters.
Awards
- Winner, Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
- Winner, Parents' Choice Approved
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