Where to Find Minibeasts: Minibeasts in the Compost Heap

Dare you venture into a smelly mound of compost to spot some revolting and amazing creepy-crawlies? Flies, maggots, slugs, woodlice, millipedes, snails and spiders – get close to them all! Find out where maggots come from, why compost needs minibeasts, and how to handle and inspect them. Helping children to learn about minibeasts within a common garden habitat, this simple and colourful book explores the insect food chain, different types of minibeast, homes and life cycles. It includes a glossary, identification guide and suggestions for simple, safe activities.