DKfindout! Bugs
DKfindout! Series
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What’s inside...
Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category, DKfindout! Bugs immerses kids in the world of bugs with stunning photography, vibrant illustrations, and essential curriculum information. It satisfies the curiosity of children eager to learn, providing in-depth insights about a variety of bugs from crickets to tardigrades. The book includes quizzes and fascinating facts that support STEM-based learning, making it an insightful guide for young bug enthusiasts ages 6–9. Discover how bugs sense the world and aid humans in pest control and pollination, making DKfindout! Bugs an enriching addition to any young reader's collection.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-9
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What bug do you find most interesting and why?
How do bugs help our environment?
Can you describe the life cycle of a butterfly that you learned from the book?
What is one new thing you would like to know about bugs?
If you could be any bug from the book, which one would you choose and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage curiosity by asking your child to compare the bugs in the book with those they’ve seen in real life.
Use the vivid illustrations in 'DKfindout! Bugs' to help your child make visual connections with the information provided.
Discuss the importance of bugs in ecosystems to foster environmental awareness.
Allow your child to lead the conversation; see which bugs or facts they naturally gravitate towards talking about.
Consider setting up a small bug-watching expedition in your backyard or a nearby park to bring the book's content to life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Biodiversity
Explanation: DKfindout! Bugs explores the various types of bugs and their roles in our ecosystem, teaching children about the diversity of life.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and protect different bug species they encounter, understanding their importance in nature.
Example Lesson: Scientific Observation
Explanation: The book encourages children to observe bugs' characteristics and behaviors, promoting an interest in scientific inquiry and exploration.
Real-World Application: Kids can engage in observing and identifying bugs in their backyard or during nature walks, enhancing their observational and analytical skills.
Example Lesson: Responsibility towards Environment
Explanation: By discussing habitats and the environmental needs of bugs, the book instills a sense of responsibility in children to care for their surroundings.
Real-World Application: Children can participate in environmental conservation activities like clean-ups or planting native plants that support local bug populations.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: DKfindout! Bugs is filled with fascinating facts that feed a child’s curiosity about the natural world.
Real-World Application: This curiosity can lead to a lifelong love of learning, encouraging children to seek knowledge in books and real-world experiences.
Example Lesson: Respect for Living Things
Explanation: The book portrays bugs as crucial parts of the ecosystem, deserving respect and care.
Real-World Application: Children learn to treat all living things with kindness and consideration, fostering empathy and compassion in their daily interactions.