Scary creatures of the soil

Can beetles bury the dead? Why are worms good for the soil? What’s inside a termite mound? How safe is a burrow? Dig deep and find out all about the scary creatures living beneath our feet, from worms that help the soil to predators – big and small – that hunt below ground.

Scary Creatures of the Soil is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. Its special x-ray pages enable readers to see how the internal structure of an animal corresponds to its external appearance. The book features startlingly realistic illustrations and impressive photographs. Informative captions, a complete glossary and index make this title an ideal educational text.