I, Fly: The Buzz About Flies and How Awesome They Are, by Bridget Heos

I, Fly: The Buzz About Flies and How Awesome They Are, by Bridget Heos

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Fly is fed up with everyone studying butterflies. Flies are so much cooler! They flap their wings 200 times a second, compared to a butterfly's measly five to twelve times. Their babies―maggots―are much cuter than caterpillars (obviously). And when they eat solid food, they even throw up on it to turn it into a liquid. Who wouldn't want to study an insect like that?In an unforgettably fun, fact-filled presentation, this lovable (and highly partisan) narrator promotes his species to a sometimes engrossed, sometimes grossed-out, class of kids.

I, Fly: The Buzz About Flies and How Awesome They Are, by Bridget Heos

• Amazon Sales Rank: #101165 in Books
• Brand: Heos, Bridget/ Plecas, Jennifer (ILT)
• Published on: 2015-03-10
• Released on: 2015-03-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.38" h x .35" w x 8.40" l, 1.00 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 48 pages

I, Fly: The Buzz About Flies and How Awesome They Are, by Bridget Heos

From School Library Journal Gr 2–4—A whimsical approach to the life cycle of flies. Large, colorful illustrations immediately engage readers through dialogue bubbles and colorful cartoons. Children learn all about eggs, larva, pupa, and adulthood through the narration of one fly who resents how much attention butterflies get: "Well, guess who else metamorphoses, can fly, and is beautiful (at least according to my mother)." Understudied and not as well liked, the fly is shown to be an important insect that greatly aids in decomposition and composting; the author includes discussion of maggots, rotting fruit, and environmentalism and dispels the myth that flies are dirty insects. Readers learn how the bugs help solve police crimes and how they further the study of science in the lab. This book will be a lively read-aloud to introduce students to environmentalism or to generate conversation and new ideas and will be enjoyed by independent readers.—Tracey Wong, P.S. 54/Fordham Bedford Academy, Bronx, NY

Review

“Heos has a knack for selecting and presenting the kind of factual information that is both fascinating and revolting (in other words, perfect for middle-graders)....Plecas' pictures...also keep the tone light while still being instructive.” ―The Bulletin, starred review

“A breezy bucketful of buggy braggadocio, with tasty nuggets of well-digested natural history stirred in.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“A whimsical approach to the life cycle of flies. Large, colorful illustrations immediately engage readers through dialogue bubbles and colorful cartoons . . . This book will be a lively read-aloud to introduce students to environmentalism or to generate conversation and new ideas.” ―School Library Journal

“Giggly, gross, and educational.” ―Booklist

“Heos cleverly skewers the classic elements of the typical animal book.... educators...will find this take on insects refreshing, amusing, and scientifically accurate.” ―The Horn Book

“This zippy introduction will inspire and satisfy curiosity.” ―The New York Times

“After reading this informational book, not only will young readers have new respect for poop and garbage-eating flies, they will know lots more about these less glamorous insects... even though this is a light and very, very funny book, it's chock full of information!” ―BookPage

About the Author

Bridget Heos is the author of more than sixty nonfiction books for children. She lives in Kansas City with her family. Jennifer Plecas is an illustrator, designer, and author who has illustrated over thirty books for children, including the beloved Good Night, Good Knight books. She also lives in Kansas City with her family.

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The buzz on "I, fly" By Janet I would have given it 5 stars for it's unique value, after all there aren't that many children's books that discuss the value of houseflies. However, and I know this is a bit of a quibble, but the flies talk about how awesome they are by (mildly) putting down butterflies (calling them lazy and clumsy), so for me it means remembering to change a few words when reading it with little kids and it's really not a message I want alluded to in my children's books (that to be valuable it comes at the expense of others). Not a huge deal, but it keeps me from giving the highest possible rating. I do appreciate the overall message that even houseflies have their place in the world. We need more kids to start valuing life in all of its varied forms if we are to keep our planet healthy and safe.I particularly liked the glossary and other fun words to know at the end. Words included were halteres, setae, milkweed, and ptilinum, for example. Cool words that even some (many!?) adults will be able to add to their vocabularies. The book talks about how fast a fly beats its wings (200/second) and about a fly's metamorphosis, too. I think most kids will enjoy the story and the cartoon photos. A few real photographs would make this informative book even better. Nevertheless, I do recommend the book and am grateful the message is out that perhaps we should pause a moment before disparaging the little ole housefly.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A very comical way flies are explained to a class ... By annmmar A very comical way flies are explained to a class of children by an actual fly…flies depicted are illustrated ones. It will definitely appeal to the younger set who perhaps need to do a project on a nonfiction book.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great story that highlights the incredible fly By Scott A Thompson Great story that highlights the incredible fly! Read aloud to your kids and amaze them with all kinds of facts about an every day pest!

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