April 16, 2012

Congratulations to the Photo Contest Winners

Congratulations to Photo Contest Winners Jesse Katz, Külli Kittus, Edward Zaydelman, and Laura Kim! Your photos will be published in the upcoming books World of Bugs – Backyard Guide and World of Birds – Beaks and Feathers!

The contest is always open to new entries. Click Here to find out more info.

Photo Contest Winner - Image placed in World of Bugs - Backyard Guide - Photo by: Jesse Katz

Photo Contest Winner - Image placed in World of Bugs - Backyard Guide - Image by: Külli Kittus

Photo Contest Winner - Image placed in World of Bugs - Backyard Guide - Photo by: Edward Zaydelman

Photo Contest Winner - Image placed in World of Bugs - Backyard Guide - Photo by: Laura Kim

Photo Contest Winner - Image placed in World of Birds - Beaks and Feathers - Photo by: Laura Kim

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January 26, 2012

World of Lizards Coming Soon!

World of Lizards: Explore and learn goes around the world to show you many colorful images of geckos, iguanas, skinks, monitors and more! Learn fun facts about lizards while exploring their world. This book is coming soon! For more information contact us at info@bulabug.com or to pre-order this book contact us at pre-order@bulabug.com.

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January 7, 2012

World of Bugs Backyard Guide Preview

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The newest World of Bugs book is coming soon. Here is a little peek at the beautiful vivid images that are inside World of Bugs Backyard Guide. This book takes you inside the insect world to show you a closer look at where bugs like to hide. It is packed with information about several types of bugs. It shows children what bugs to look for and where they like to hide. It teaches children what bugs are safe and what bugs are dangerous. It will be available soon, contact us at info@bulabug.com for more information. To pre-order this book contact us at pre-order@bulabug.com.

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January 4, 2012

The Nature Fun Store is now OPEN!

Visit the Nature Fun Store for amazing educational fun for children. Raise butterflies from caterpillars with the Butterfly Pavilion Kit, watch how ants live with the Mini Ant Factory, and explore the nature around you with the Pretend & Play Explorer Set. The Nature Fun Store has puzzles, games, posters, kits, books, toys and more!

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December 28, 2011

Your Bug/Insect Photo is WANTED!

The photo contest for the next Children’s book by Bula Bug is coming to an end.

Bula Bug is creating World of Bugs: Backyard Guide NOW! Send in your bug/insect photos today to be featured in this book!
Contest ends soon, send your photo(s) in today!

Get more info      Send My Photo      Contest Criteria      Contest Terms

Some of our current entries are featured below:

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December 22, 2011

Bula Bug goes to Costa Rica

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Bula Bug takes you on a trip to Costa Rica to share the wild world of the jungle wildlife with you up close.

Bula Bug Copyright November 2011. Photos taken by Brandee Hughes and others in Costa Rica. Music is Spora (part 2) by Samorost of Costa Rica.

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November 20, 2011

Amazing Fact! Cricket chirps can tell you the temperature.

Outdoor temperature can be determined by counting the number of chirps a cricket makes.

To convert cricket chirps to degrees fahrenheit count the number of chirps in 15 seconds and then add 37.

For more info look here:

http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/cricket.html

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November 7, 2011

Enter your photo to win!

Share your photo with the world! Enter your photo today!

Enter our Best Nature Photo Contest by emailing your name and best bug photos to contest@bulabug.com. Entry is FREE and all photos entered that fit the criteria will be posted in the Bug Snaps section on bulabug.com with your name listed as photographer. If you win, your name and photo will be published in one of the next World of Bugs children’s books.

By sending your name and photo to contest@bulabug.com you acknowledge that you have read and agree with the Terms & Conditions. 

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October 11, 2011

World of Bugs now on iTunes

Photography by Tony Hallas

Just hatched - Image from page 22 in World of Bugs: Backyard Bugs - Photograph by Tony Hallas

This image is from page 22 of “World of Bugs: Backyard bugs”, a new eBook for children, now available on iTunes.  The “World of Bugs” series has transformed the concept of a children’s book into a work of art showcasing the world of bugs up close with stunning vivid images of common insects. Backyard Bugs is filled with pages of vibrant close ups of everyday insects in their natural environment packed with bits of facts about each bug. Children will learn facts about 8 different types of bugs through vivid detailed photographs of many common insects such as butterflies, ladybugs, dragonflies and more.

Get “World of Bugs: Backyard Bugs” on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch here.

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September 15, 2011

Recipe for Natural Home Made Mosquito Repellent

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Natural Mosquito Solutions

Mix together:

• 10-25 drops of lemon oil, eucalyptus oil, castor oil, citronella oil or cinnamon oil
• 2 tablespoons of witch hazel or sunflower oil
Place mixture into a spray bottle and spray on skin avoiding eye area. Apply every hour or so, as needed.

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