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How to be a Dung Beetle (in association with the Royal Entomological Society)

By (author) Laura Knowles, By (author) Steven Wood

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Shrink to the size of a garden bug and enter the world of a dung beetle in this first graphic novel for children. This nature graphic novel, made in collaboration with the Royal Entomological Society, is a perfect introduction to dung beetles for bug-obsessed little ones aged 5-7. Follow a newly hatched dung beetle as he learns to roll his own ball of dung, and visit a savannah teeming with fascinating bug characters along the way, in this first graphic novel. Narrated by a wise old grasshopper, offering tips and tricks on how to be a dung beetle and featuring laugh-out-loud moments, this tale of savannah life is a perfect introduction to dung beetles for bug-obsessed kids. This bug book for children offers: A graphic novel format to engage children in non-fiction topics. Content made in partnership with the Royal Entomological Society, providing scientific information about insects. An engaging story about a newly hatched dung beetle as he learns how to navigate pond life. Roly loves living in a dung ball: it’s safe, warm, and comes with all the dung he can eat! But soon he starts to wonder about life outside the dung ball. As soon as Roly has grown into an adult dung beetle, he bursts out into the big, wide world, where he learns how to avoid predators, how to roll his own dung ball, and where to find the best dung for his dinner. Soon, he’s on his own pooper scooper adventure to clean up as much dung as he can! More in the series Learn all about insects through a fun and engaging graphic novel format in this series made in collaboration with the Royal Entomological Society. If you enjoyed How to be a Dung Beetle, why not follow the life of a ladybug with How to be a Ladybird or take to the skies in How to be a Dragonfly?

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Normally shipped | Available from overseas. Usually dispatched in 3 to 6 weeks
Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Published date | 4 Jun 2026
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 64
Dimensions | 234 x 189 x 6mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 277g
ISBN | 978-0-2416-8587-7
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BISAC | juvenile nonfiction / animals / insects, spiders, etc.


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