Ladybugs
Red, Fiery, and Bright
Enter the magical realm of ladybugs to see how they grow into bright flying beetles with vivid red coats and shiny black spots. From Mia Posada, the author/illustrator of the acclaimed Dandelions, comes another delightful look at nature. Uncover the tiny world of the ladybug through vivid illustrations and words, along with a special section featuring fun ladybug facts.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-57505-186-4
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$21.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books, Science |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Millbrook Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2002-01-01 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF003120 |
| Dewey | 595.76'9 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Lexile | 560 |
| Guided Reading Level | M |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.1 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 58926 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Awards and Reviewed |
Author: Mia Posada
Mia Posada grew up in Minneapolis, then studied art at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She also studied art in Florence, Italy, and illustration at Academy of Art College in San Francisco, California. Mia has written and illustrated numerous books including: The Long, Long Journey: The Godwit’s Amazing Migration, Who Was Here?: Discovering Wild Animal Tracks, and Summer Green to Autumn Gold: Uncovering Leaves’ Hidden Colors. She illustrated Plants Can’t Sit Still which was named a Kirkus Best Children’s Books and won the NCTE Notable Children’s Book in the Language Arts Award. She lives in Golden Valley, Minnesota with her husband and their three kids.
Awards
- National Outdoor Book Awards Honorable Mention
- SSLI Book Award Best Book
- ILA Children's and Young Adult's Book Award Notable
- NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12