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Bug Bingo


Synopsis


This beautifully illustrated bingo game features 64 species of bugs from around the world. Identify all kinds of insects - from the giant hawker dragonfly to the kissing bug and the orchid bee to the sacred scarab - mark them off on your card and bingo!

Bug Bingo brings a fun and educational twist to the traditional game as players learn the names and colourings of both favourite species like the honey bee and more exotic bugs like the vampire moth.

Contains one masterboard, 64 superbly illustrated bug tokens, 12 bingo cards and brightly coloured counters for you to mark up your card, as well as a leaflet containing basic information and a few quirky traits for all of the bugs featured.

Laurence King Publishing

Summary

Chapter 1: The Bug Club

* Summary: A group of kids form the "Bug Club" to explore the world of insects.
* Example: The club members introduce themselves: Emily, the leader; Max, the nature enthusiast; Sophia, the artist; and David, the bug-averse scientist.

Chapter 2: The First Bug Bingo

* Summary: The Bug Club plays their first game of Bug Bingo, using flashcards with different bugs.
* Example: Emily calls out "ladybug," and Max excitedly covers the corresponding square on his bingo card.

Chapter 3: Bugging Out

* Summary: The club members venture outside to find actual bugs in their environment.
* Example: They use magnifying glasses to observe a caterpillar munching on a leaf and spot a butterfly fluttering through the air.

Chapter 4: Buggy Buddies

* Summary: The club learns about the importance of bugs in the ecosystem and the need to protect them.
* Example: They witness a ladybug devouring aphids that could damage plants, demonstrating the role of bugs in natural pest control.

Chapter 5: Buggy Detective Work

* Summary: The club uses their clues to identify different bugs and discover their unique characteristics.
* Example: They look for shapes, colors, and patterns on a bug's wings, legs, and antennae to determine its identity.

Chapter 6: Bug Bites and Bonanzas

* Summary: The club learns about the different eating habits of bugs and how they obtain food.
* Example: They observe a praying mantis ambushing a grasshopper and a honeybee sipping nectar from a flower.

Chapter 7: Bug Homes and Hideouts

* Summary: The club discovers where bugs live and the strategies they use to protect themselves.
* Example: They find a spider's web in a corner and discuss the spider's ability to spin silk for shelter and capture prey.

Chapter 8: Bugalicious Projects

* Summary: The club engages in fun activities related to bugs, such as creating bug observation journals and building bug hotels.
* Example: They create a collage of bug-themed magazine cutouts and share their bug-inspired drawings with each other.

Chapter 9: The Bug Road Trip

* Summary: The Bug Club embarks on a field trip to a local park to observe insects in their natural habitat.
* Example: They spot a swarm of ants carrying food into their colony and marvel at the intricate coordination of these tiny creatures.

Chapter 10: The Bug Benefit

* Summary: The club organizes a bug-themed benefit event to raise awareness for bug conservation and research.
* Example: They set up bug-friendly games, host presentations on insect ecology, and sell bug-related crafts to fund their efforts.