There are about 1,600,000 different species of plants and animals on Earth. Almost 900,000 of those are insects! In 2001, expenditures for pesticides worldwide for agriculture was almost $32 billion U.S. In his “Resources for Parents,” Chris Korrow, the author of The Organic Bug Book suggests,
“Begin by considering that there is a reason for every creature and every process in an organic garden. More than just growing something, the gardener is managing an entire ecosystem. The gardener must have an awareness of what is happening in his or her garden. How to do this? It’s simple—spend time in the garden, watching and observing. If you notice insect damage, check under the leaves of the plants, poke around in the soil at the base of plants. You’ll be surprised at how much you can learn about insect pests.”
In colorful pictures and simple text, Chris Korrow helps children (and adults) better understand the place of those small neighbors in our world. He identifies, illustrates, and describes dozens of insects, explaining what they do and how they are related to people and their gardens—and how bugs can help or frustrate organic gardeners!
The Organic Bug Book is an intelligent and entertaining resource for encouraging children to become involved in a garden or simply to help them understand and appreciate common backyard insects. The book also includes a section of tips for organic “pest” control.
Chris Korrow, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, combines his passion and keen eye for nature observation and agriculture with his skill in photography and filmmaking as a way to educate adults and children about the beauty and intelligence of nature. He has conducted environmentally based professional development programs for school teachers and is frequently invited to give presentations at conferences, environmental meetings, and public libraries. His film credits include Garden Insects, which premiered nationwide on PBS and has been seen by more than 2.5 million viewers, and The Mercury is Rising, produced by The Sierra Club. He is also the author of The 30 Square Foot Garden and A Guide for Observing Nature, as well as a collection of essays, Awakening to Nature: Gardening and Nature Observation as a Path to Spiritual Development. He currently works from his farm in rural Kentucky, where he lives with his wife Christy and their two home-schooled daughters. His website is Breathe Deep Production. See all titles by this author
There are about 1,600,000 different species of plants and animals on Earth. Almost 900,000 of those are insects! In 2001, expenditures for pesticides worldwide for agriculture was almost $32 billion U.S. In his “Resources for Parents,” Chris Korrow, the author of The Organic Bug Book suggests, 
Chris Korrow, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, combines his passion and keen eye for nature observation and agriculture with his skill in photography and filmmaking as a way to educate adults and children about the beauty and intelligence of nature. He has conducted environmentally based professional development programs for school teachers and is frequently invited to give presentations at conferences, environmental meetings, and public libraries. His film credits include Garden Insects, which premiered nationwide on PBS and has been seen by more than 2.5 million viewers, and The Mercury is Rising, produced by The Sierra Club. He is also the author of The 30 Square Foot Garden and A Guide for Observing Nature, as well as a collection of essays, Awakening to Nature: Gardening and Nature Observation as a Path to Spiritual Development. He currently works from his farm in rural Kentucky, where he lives with his wife Christy and their two home-schooled daughters. His website is