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I, Fly
The Buzz About Flies and How Awesome They Are
Author: Bridget Heos; Illustrated by Jennifer Plecas
I, Fly
$11.99
About This Book
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Fly is fed up with everyone studying butterflies. Flies are so much cooler! They flap their wings 200 times a second, compared to a butterfly's measly five to twelve times. Their babies-maggots-are much cuter than caterpillars (obviously). And when they eat solid food, they even throw up on it to turn it into a liquid. Who wouldn't want to study an insect like that?
In an unforgettably fun, fact-filled presentation, this lovable (and highly partisan) narrator promotes his species to a sometimes engrossed, sometimes grossed-out, class of kids.
Imprint Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
ISBN
9781627796125
In The News
“A breezy bucketful of buggy braggadocio, with tasty nuggets of well-digested natural history stirred in.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A whimsical approach to the life cycle of flies. Large, colorful illustrations immediately engage readers through dialogue bubbles and colorful cartoons . . . This book will be a lively read-aloud to introduce students to environmentalism or to generate conversation and new ideas.” —School Library Journal
“Giggly, gross, and educational.” —Booklist
“Heos cleverly skewers the classic elements of the typical animal book.... educators...will find this take on insects refreshing, amusing, and scientifically accurate.” —The Horn Book
“This zippy introduction will inspire and satisfy curiosity.” —The New York Times
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I, Fly