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Children's Nonfiction Insects, Spiders, Etc.

Mealworms

Raise them, watch them, see them change

by (author) Adrienne Mason

illustrated by Angela Vaculik

Publisher
Kids Can Press
Initial publish date
Feb 2001
Category
Insects, Spiders, etc.
Recommended Age
7 to 10
Recommended Grade
2 to 5
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781550745061
    Publish Date
    Feb 2001
    List Price
    $5.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781550744484
    Publish Date
    Feb 1998
    List Price
    $12.95

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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.

Adrienne Mason's profile page

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Awards

  • Winner, Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
  • Winner, Parents' Choice Approved

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