"Did you know a wētāpunga is the heaviest insect of all, or that fairy wasps aren't quite as cute as their name? Explore magical insect stories from around the world and learn about different types of bugs, from the weaver ant to the whirligig beetle. Discover why bugs are so important to out planet, and why we need to help protect them, in this enchanting guide to the insect world."--Page [4] of cover,

Dear reader -- When I was born -- All about me (and my insect friends) -- How butterflies got their color -- Home sweet home -- Nighttime bugs -- Bug builders -- The puzzle of the honey tree -- Swimming bugs -- Noisy bugs -- The song of the cicada -- My giant friends -- The tiniest bugs -- What we see --- Most amazing -- How the race was won -- The grusome gang -- Fightback! -- Acting stars -- Why the ants can never win -- The world needs bugs! -- Be a ladybug friend.