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   Jennifer
   Member

   I'm curious about this book and how it's going for those using it.  I'm considering it for my ds for a Christmas present. 

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   Claire
   Member

   We picked it up last year and intended to enjoy it with our Nature Study or as a lighter side of Science studies but the children (7,9 at that time) just didn't immediately like it.  When that happens I tend to shelve the book for another try later or forget about it all together.  I think if we'd stuck with it maybe they would have enjoyed it more.  We stopped only a dozen or so pages into it.  I loved the concept and really wanted them to dive in!  Maybe later ...

   I'd be curious to hear others comments since it seems like such a beloved book.  Anyone else used it?  Please share how you approached it ... maybe I just didn't get it right! 

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   erin.kate
   Member

   This is also on my wish list so I am eager to hear more, as well. 

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   thepinkballerina
   Member

   My girls ages 8, 6, and 4 loved it. I thought it was a little wordy in some chapters, but overall it does help you learn about insects in a fun story.

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   Kirstykbart
   Member

   Hi all,

   I was pondering buying this book as well.  I was wondering if anyone could tell me if they think it would be suitable for people in another country or if the insects are all US insects?  I think Charlotte Mason used the book herself, which makes me think it should be ok for us (we're in the UK), but I couldn't tell from the chapter headings in the contents and the sample chapter is a katydid.  It does look like such a wonderful book.

   Sorry to jump in on your question!

   Kirsty

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   Sonya Shafer
   SCM Team

   Jack's Insects covers insects from around the world. I recall insects from England, United States, South America, Africa, Australia, China, and Mexico. My 13yo (at the time) enjoyed it.

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   Kirstykbart
   Member

   Thanks for that Sonya,  we'll no doubt give it a try in the new year when the insects are back out in force!

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   Jennifer
   Member

   Thanks for the replies!  I will probably give this book a try sometime soon.  My ds9 LOVES reading about animals and insects.  We're doing a very small Christmas this year as far as presents go, and this may be the one for him.

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