NONFICTION

ICK!: Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Defenses

by Melissa Stewart
National Geographic. Jun. 2020. 112p. Tr $24.90. ISBN 9781426337475; pap. $14.99. ISBN 9781426337468.
COPY ISBN
Gr 2-5–Stewart explains insect behaviors and traits in detail and provides context to how these seemingly off-putting habits allow these animals and creatures to live and survive. Double-page spreads describe each animal and a fascinating (but gross) aspect to their everyday lives. High-resolution photographs offer visual appeal, and the text is organized into bite-size pieces of information that are pleasingly arranged on the page. The colors accenting the photos are bright and bold. A glossary, selected sources, credits, and an index are also featured.
VERDICT An excellent addition to elementary school libraries.
Reviewed by Molly ­Dettmann, Norman North H.S., OK , Jun 01, 2020

Be the first reader to comment.

Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

BOOKS

Yo voté: Tomar una decisión cambia la situación
by Shulman, Mark
BOOKS

El rosa, el azul y tú
by Gravel, Elise with Mykaell Blais
BOOKS

Los Trenes (Nivel 1)
by Shields, Amy
BOOKS

The Wild River and the Great Dam: The Construction of Hoover Dam and the Vanishing Colorado River
by Boughton, Simon
BOOKS

History Channel This Day in History For Kids: 1001 Remarkable Moments and Fascinating Facts
by Bova, Dan
BOOKS

Kawaii Doodles: Supercute Drawings in Four Easy Steps (With Over 1,250 Illustrations)
by Yuu
More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?