I, fly the buzz about flies and how awesome they are
"Fly is fed up with everyone studying butterflies. After all, flies go through metamorphosis too--and they are so much cooler! They flap their wings 200 times a second, compared to a butterfly's measly five to twelve times. Their babies--maggots--are much cuter than caterpillars (obviously). And whe...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Henry Holt and Company,
2015.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | "Fly is fed up with everyone studying butterflies. After all, flies go through metamorphosis too--and they are so much cooler! They flap their wings 200 times a second, compared to a butterfly's measly five to twelve times. Their babies--maggots--are much cuter than caterpillars (obviously). And when they eat solid food, they even throw up on it to turn it into a liquid. Who wouldn't want to study an insect like that? Both funny and informative, this earnest (and highly partisan) narrator provides a refreshing new perspective on his fascinating species."--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Audience: | Ages 4-8. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9780805094695 (hardcover) 0805094695 (hardcover) |
| Author Notes: | Bridget Heos is the author of more than sixty nonfiction books for children. She lives in Kansas City with her family. |
