Everything You Know About Minibeasts Is Wrong!
Everything You Know About Series
What’s inside...
Minibeast fans will quickly become minibeast experts with this informative, inventive and entertaining take on an animal book! Do you know all there is to know about minibeasts? Bees die when they sting you, centipedes have 100 legs and cockroaches are indestructible, right? Well, this book is...;
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was the most surprising fact you learned about minibeasts from this book?
If you could be any minibeast from the book, which one would you choose and why?
How do the roles of these minibeasts in their ecosystems compare to humans in our communities?
Can you think of a way we can help protect minibeasts in their natural habitats?
What would you tell a friend about why minibeasts are important based on what you've learned?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by sharing your own favorite minibeast from the book, explaining why it fascinates you. This can encourage your child to express their interests.
Use the illustrations in the book as a visual aid to discuss the different features of minibeasts and their habitats.
After your child answers a question, dive deeper by asking them how they came to that conclusion or what makes them think that.
Encourage your child to draw or create a minibeast they learned about, using what they know about its habitat and role in the ecosystem.
Suggest making a simple backyard or window box habitat to observe real minibeasts and reinforce the book’s teachings.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Critical thinking
Explanation: The book challenges typical misconceptions about minibeasts, encouraging children to question common beliefs and explore verified information.
Real-World Application: Children learn to question what they hear or see rather than accepting it at face value, enhancing their analytical skills in daily interactions and learning.
Example Lesson: Appreciation for nature
Explanation: Dr. Nick Crumpton illustrates the important roles that various minibeasts play in our ecosystem, fostering a sense of respect and wonder for these often misunderstood creatures.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to engage more with their natural surroundings, observe wildlife responsibly, and understand the significance of biodiversity.
Example Lesson: Importance of research
Explanation: The book underscores the value of researched knowledge over myths, guiding children on how to discern credible sources.
Real-World Application: This lesson equips children with the skills to seek out factual information for school projects or general knowledge, promoting a lifelong love for learning.
Example Lesson: Empathy towards living creatures
Explanation: By debunking myths around minibeasts, the book helps children develop empathy towards these often feared creatures, understanding their necessity and the struggles they face.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this empathy towards animals and people alike, understanding different perspectives and the importance of kindness.