Icky Animals! Small and Gross

The common woodlouse is one of nature’s most recognizable insects, though many people call it a pill bug or rolly-polly. Readers will learn all about this small and gross insect, discovering what it looks like, where it lives, how its special body acts as a defense against predators. Age-appropriate language makes elementary science content accessible to readers, while colorful photographs reinforce the text in an exciting and engaging way.