Mary Packard 
Goliath Beetle 

In Goliath Beetle, young readers follow the world’s biggest insect as they learn about its natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and behavior. Bright, colorful photographs are closely linked to age-appropriate text to engage young readers as they discover how this amazing insect manipulates its large size for survival. This beetle is so heavy that its legs have claws allowing it to cling tightly to the tree trunk. Goliath Beetle includes such useful and fun learning features as a detailed diagram that compares the animal’s super size to something familiar in kids’ own lives.