The Cicadas Are Coming!: Invasion of the Periodical Cicadas

This nonfiction book examines periodical cicadas, insects that emerge from the ground every seventeen years. It follows their unusual life cycle from eggs inside a twig through transformation into extremely noisy adults. When large numbers emerge, animals in the area feed on them; about a month later, the noise and feast stop. Photographs, additional facts, resources, and a map accompany the information.