Earl and Pearl do not want Chicken's help in the garden, until a swarm of grasshoppers arrives and her true talent shines.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of grasshoppers.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces grasshoppers to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

"A little green bug springs high into the air. The grasshopper's strong legs help it jump while wings send it soaring. But what do these jumping bugs do when they are firmly on the ground? Learn all about how a grasshopper's coloring keeps it safe, what it does to find food and chow down, and why some grasshoppers are friends to farmers and others are foes. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader"--...

"In Grasshopper or Cricket?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these insects. Carefully leveled text relays what the insects look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each insect side by side, while a Quick Facts feature...

Introduction to the life cycle and characteristics of grasshoppers.

Retells the fable about an industrious ant that busily prepares for the approaching winter while a grasshopper makes no plans for the cold weather to come.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells how grasshoppers defend themselves from predators and find food. Includes picture glossary"--

Grasshoppers have long been pests to farmers around the world. But do we really know that much about them? Learn about numerous hoppers in this book, from locusts to lubbers. The World of Insects series reveals the intriguing physical characteristics and behavior of some of our best-known insects. Each volume provides details about these creatures' habits and habitats as well as insights into their relationships with humans. Vivid photographs and...

How large is the giant weta? This enormous grasshopper weighs about as much as three full-grown mice and grows to be 4 inches (10 cm) long! These long-legged insects are so heavy that they can't jump like other grasshoppers. Instead, they walk or crawl to move around. These are just some of the surprising facts children will discover as they explore the fascinating world of these giant grasshoppers. In Giant Weta: The World's Biggest Grasshopper,...