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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.
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Nonfiction, Picture Books |
| Subject | Science |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Millbrook Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2002-01-01 |
| 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 |
Awards
- ILA Children's and Young Adult's Book Award Notable
- National Outdoor Book Awards Honorable Mention
- NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12
- SSLI Book Award Best Book
Reviews
The Horn Book Guide
“Full-bleed, boldly colored art complements the brief text.” —The Horn Book Guide
School Library Journal
“This is an informative study in a whimsical, colorfully illustrated package filled with close-ups. A fun, cheery addition for early reader science collections.” —School Library Journal
The Science Teacher
“A colorful description of the ladybug’s life cycle, depicted in beautiful illustrations and expressed in poetic verse.” —The Science Teacher
Author: Mia Posada
Mia Posada grew up in Minneapolis, then studied art at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduating, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area where she lived until 2007 when she moved back to Minneapolis with her husband and children. Mia has written and illustrated five books: Dandelions: Stars in the Grass, Ladybugs: Red, Fiery and Bright, Robins: Songbirds of Spring, Guess What is Growing Inside This Egg, and Who Was Here?: Discovering Wild Animal Tracks. She also illustrated Dazzling Dragonflies by Linda Glaser.