Bug Atlas

The third book in the award-winning Atlas series, Lonely Planet Kids Bug Atlas, is a fascinating exploration of the magical miniature world of creepy crawlies. It features detailed maps, data boxes, life-size elements, and macro photography to showcase the incredible diversity and adaptations of bugs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 28 pages
Publication date: 26 November 2021
Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

The third installment in the acclaimed Atlas series, following Dinosaur Atlas and Animal Atlas, Lonely Planet Kids Bug Atlas delves into the enchanting realm of creepy crawlies. Spanning across continents, we embark on a global expedition to uncover fascinating bugs, insects, scorpions, spiders, and other unsettling creatures that inhabit our surroundings, often coexisting with us. Accompanied by captivating illustrations and informative data boxes, this comprehensive guide presents a captivating exploration of the world of bugs.

Maps depict the habitats of these remarkable creatures, while gatefolds and flaps unveil their remarkable and sometimes peculiar mini lives. From colossal spiders the size of dinner plates, elongated stick insects measuring as long as golf clubs, and massive mega-ant colonies spanning across countries, to cannibal mantises, zombie ants, giant millipedes, exquisite butterflies, shimmering iridescent beetles, and countless other species, Bug Atlas offers an in-depth delve into the captivating world of insects.

Similar to its predecessors in the series, Bug Atlas combines art and photography, providing a wealth of information and captivating imagery. Features include detailed maps of every continent, showcasing the locations of all the fascinating bugs. Each amazing species is accompanied by comprehensive data boxes, detailing its name, size, habitat, diet, and other fascinating characteristics. Life-size elements, both colossal and tiny, bring these minibeasts to life, showcasing their immense size, such as the goliath-bird eating spider, and the inconspicuous bugs that share our homes. Incredible macro photography reveals the intricate details of these tiny creatures, showcasing their remarkable adaptations to their environments.

Animal Adaptations delve into the remarkable ways in which each species has evolved to thrive in its specific environment, including the awe-inspiring camouflage of leaf insects.

About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet, has been publishing its acclaimed books since 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has nurtured a passionate global community of travelers, many of whom have become seasoned explorers. With a commitment to inspiring young minds and fostering a love for exploration, Lonely Planet Kids offers engaging and informative content that caters to the curiosity and wanderlust of children.

Weight: 1076g
Dimension: 262 x 283 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838694388