The author introduces his fascinating book about grasshoppers and their relations by pointing out the error of Aesop's fable which compares the grasshopper unfavorably to the ant. 'Actually,' he says, 'the grasshopper is no more a ner'er-do-well than the ant; it simply does the things it has to for a happy and successful life.' He then shows how grasshoppers and the other related insects-crickets, katydids, etc.-are equipped for life and how they act from birth to death. Particularly interesting are in the incidents and examples that were drawn from the author's observation of his own collection of grasshoppers, crickets and katydids that he kept in cages. As in Sunstone's other books by Wilfrid Bronson, the text in this book for young readers is in large, clear type, and there are many illustrations on each page. ''This is another book about the natural world by the same author who wrote The Wonder World of Ants, Cats, Turtles , and Starlings . Always filled with fascinating details from nature, his books enrich people's lives with insights into the smaller worlds around us. Though this book follows suit, it is disappointing because there aren't as many illustrations as the others. Still, for youngsters, ages nine to twelve, needing to use actual books, and not the internet, for science projects, this book is exceptionally good. How grasshoppers' legs work, how they grow, what the difference is between katydids and crickets and other similar insects are all explained in this easy-to-read book.'' ----Cindy Bellinger, ''Book Chat,'' Enchantment Wilfrid Swancourt Bronson wrote his first book at the age of eight. Called Animal People , it started like this: 'This book is for children who are interested in animals and birds. It has verey good pictures in it and children can understand it verey easily.' He later learned to spell, and wrote and illustrated over twenty books for children with 'verey good pictures' that they could understand. Young readers everywhere are glad he did. Used Book in Good Condition