Children's Books
Beneath the Leaf - A Tiny World of Bugs and Science
Explore the Hidden World of Insects, Microhabitats, and Backyard Science in this 50 page picture ... homeschoolers, and STEM-based early learners.
What lives beneath the leaf?
Lift it up—and discover a tiny, amazing world of wriggling bugs, crawling critters, and secret science happening right in your own backyard!
Beneath the Leaf takes young readers on a close-up journey into the hidden world of insects and microhabitats. With vibrant illustrations, fun facts, and easy-to-understand science, this nonfiction picture book introduces kids to beetles, ants, worms, and more—all in their natural environments.
From building bug homes to spotting patterns in nature, each page encourages observation, curiosity, and appreciation for the small things that make ecosystems work.
This book includes:
- 🌱 Simple explanations of insect anatomy and behavior
- 🐞 Fun facts about beetles, ants, worms, spiders, and more
- 🔍 Real-world observation prompts (“Look under a log!”)
- Discover the amazing jobs bugs do in nature
- Explore the science of microhabitats and ecosystems
- 📊 STEM vocabulary with glossary for young learners
- ✏️ Bonus activity pages: Bug Hunt Bingo, Draw Your Own Insect
Perfect for home, classroom, or nature walks, Beneath the Leaf is the ultimate beginner’s guide to the world of tiny creatures and the big science behind them.
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