The busy lives of a variety of common insects are explored in these colorful introductions. Each book describes the insects’ major physical and behavioral characteristics; some distinctive characteristics of particular groups or species; life cycle; diet; feeding habits; and defenses. Scattered throughout are sidebars with related facts in smaller print. A diagram of key body parts; directions for an easy activity. . .and miscellaneous facts are also included. All three volumes have an attractive format with layouts that are skillfully varied from page to page. The bright illustrations of the insects engaged in their daily tasks, effectively set against mostly pastel backgrounds, closely match the texts. Younger readers will find Kenney’s simpler, beautifully illustrated titles appealing.