Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs, and Other Ughs

Under One Rock — Bugs, Slugs and Other Ughs by Anthony D. Fredericks, illustrated by Jennifer DiRubbio

Have you ever peeked under a rock? A whole community of creatures lives there! One of the world's most fascinating habitats is right at your feet! No child will be able to resist looking under a rock after reading Fredericks's rhythmic, engaging story, and seeing DiRubbio's vivid close-up illustrations. Field Notes and Fantastic Facts will inspire endless exploration.

This first book in Dr. Fredericks' series on animal communities will again send kids outdoors to explore.

Included at the back of this book are Field Notes about the plants and creatures discussed in the book. There is also a page with recommendations for other books to read to learn more about the topics covered in this book.

32 pages. Book size is 9" x 11".

Curriculum Components:

• Insect study
• Rhyming cummulative verse
• Ecology and habitat
• Interdependence

Ages 4-10.

Awards: Learning Magazine 2003 Teacher's Choice Award

Books in this series (available separately):

• Under One Rock -- Bugs, Slugs and Other Ughs
• In One Tidepool -- Crabs, Snails and Salty Tails
• Around One Cactus -- Owls, Bats and Leaping Rats
• Near One Cattail -- Turtles, Logs and Leaping Frogs
• On One Flower -- Butterflies, Ticks and a Few More Icks

"Here is a beautifully crafted book to introduce our youngest students to habitats. The illustrations - not photographs - vividly detail the life that goes on under a rock. The text is written as a rhyming cumulative story, with a phrase or two to describe each creature uncovered. "The rough-gray rock was discovered by chance/By a brown-skinned boy in ragged pants." This attractive portion of the book will entice children; the "Field Notes" in the back provide some basic facts about the insects found in the story. Each bug also has a fantastic fact (for example, some species of slugs have more than 20,000 teeth). A "How to Learn More" section lists other child-appropriate resources to encourage further study. It also lists addresses and web sites of organizations working to preserve animal habitats. Recommended." — Library Talk

"As usual, Tony Frederick hits one out of the park with his newest children's book, Under One Rock. Whether we're looking for a solid language arts experience, an exciting view of the denizens around a rock, or just a good read for our kids, this book fits the bill. Readers will be seduced by the rich language and imagery of this cumulative tale. I was." — Patricia Broderick, Editorial Director, Teaching K-8 Magazine