Bugs Before Time: Prehistoric Insects and Their Relatives

I bought this book for my 8 year old nephew who has a serious interest in bugs. While the book would be good for a wide range of age and interest levels, it was particularly gratifying to find a well-written book for a smart kid. The illustrations are excellent, and the material thoughtful and well-compiled. A good book for any child to read on their own, or with a parent (or an aunt).

This is the best book! I teach elementary school students, and they love it. Ms. Camper has hit on the perfect topic for kids: giant insects and dinosaurs. "Bugs Before Time" is filled with vivid illustrations to complement the fun and highly informed text. Even two sentences can inspire long and lively conversations in class. It's a joy to see my students so excited.My students, who happen to be learning English as a second language, are eager to read this and they even take it home to enjoy. I couldn't think of a greater success for an educational publication. This is everything a science book should be: alive, witty, and inspiring. It is a pleasure for adults, too, and makes me want to learn even more. Cheers!!

You won't believe what you read in this book. To think that there were once bugs SO BIG crawling and flying around this earth. Spiny things, brightly colored things ... if you've had a chance to hear author Camper talk about her great bug models, well, that's a treat. If you have, I bet you've bought this book. If you haven't, then you should read the book for the best information about an amazing group of entomylogical wonders. Well researched, it's a worthwhile book for any bookshelf.

This is a science book for children that has real scientific content. Parents who appreciate a children's book that is based on solid research, and reflects the latest ideas in entomology, paleontology, geology, and other related fields, will enjoy this book as much as their children. Although the reading level is set at 9-12 years, I would recommend it for parents of children aged 7-9 who like to read together with their children. The author lives in Minnesota, where as Garrison Keilor says, all the children are above average. She must be writing for young Minnesotans.

This book fills a long-neglected space on the shelf in the library where I work.There has been so much written for children about dinosaurs and so little about the "smaller" inhabitants of the prehistoric world. The author's text is wonderful. It is a challenge to make "dry" facts fun for kids to read.The artist's images are vivid and pleasing to the eye. This book does not stay on the shelf long. The kids grab it as soon as it comes in!Kids who love bugs will love this book! Get this title for your library.I promise you will not be disappointed.