Weirdest Bugs

Discover the top-ten strangest insects on earth--and what makes them so weird and unique!

The Top Ten series presents a wide range of subjects to children in a way that plays off their innate sense of excitement and curiosity. Weirdest Bugs presents a countdown of insects from around the world ranked from 10 down to 1. Have you ever heard of a Hummingbird Hawk-Moth? It is fascinating and an excellent example of convergent evolution! The text builds on common knowledge to reveal unexpected facts and amazing realities about the world around us.

Cristina Banfi graduated in the field of natural sciences from the University of Milan. She has over twenty years of experience in the fields of science and teaching.