Discover it Yourself: Bugs and insects is packed with scientific facts, experiments, and activities linked to the world of creepy-crawlies. It brings a lively, hands-on approach to practical STEM experiments. Keen scientists can discover how to be a worm-charmer, go pond dipping, and build a bug house. After learning the essential facts, children can find almost everything they need for the experiments around the home, with materials and instructions that are simply, safely, and clearly presented.
About the Author
Sally Morgan is a leading author of children's information books. She has written more than 250 titles, covering wildlife, natural history, science, geography, and environmental topics. She writes for all ages from first readers through to 16+ readership as well as books on climate change and gardening. Her latest books are The Healthy Vegetable Garden and The Climate Change Garden Sally read Natural Sciences at Cambridge which was followed by several years of research into the restoration of derelict land. She then taught biology for a few years before turning to writing. With her love of the natural world and her concerns about the loss of habitats worldwide, it was not surprising that she chose to write about wildlife and environmental issues. She is lucky enough to own a small organic farm in Somerset. When she is not writing she can be found on the farm looking after her rare breed poultry, sheep and pigs or weeding the kitchen garden! Conservation is important to her and the farm is managed to improve biodiversity. Keen to connect people with their food, Sally has set up a small education centre on the farm, where people can learn about smallholding, butchery and other rural skills.