The Songs of Insects

This book is truly exceptional. It combines glossy photos of singing insects (not just cicadas), information as to where you can find them, and a CD of insect songs so you can learn their songs and identify them in your own back yard. The insects covered in the book can be found primarily east of the Rocky Mountains.

Reading Level: Teen and up. Good for kids as well with adult supervision.

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In Ohio's Backyard--Periodical Cicadas (Ohio Biological Survey Backyard Series)

A great book about Periodical Cicadas from cicada expert Gene Kritsky. It might be out of print, but it's worth picking up, especially if you're in Ohio.

Reading Level: Teen and up.

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Periodical Cicadas: The Plague and the Puzzle

Periodical Cicadas: The Plague and the Puzzle is a fantastic book about Periodical Cicadas by Gene Kritsky. It features dozens of color photos and illustrations, and it is dense with information about Periodical cicadas, covering topics like Broods, the different species, their life cycle and how to locate them. It is the best book about Periodical cicadas available.

Reading Level: Teen and up.

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You can also get Gene's books by contacting him via his website. The price might be cheaper than Amazon.

North American Cicadas

North American Cicadas by William Thompson Davis is a collection of papers published in the Journal of the New York Entomology Society between 1915 to 1921. Yes, the information in the book is nearly 100 years old. That said, it's the only book I know of that covers cicadas in all of North America. This book features many photos (black & white) and illustrations, and is 162 pages long.

Reading Level: College and up.

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Cicadas!: Strange and Wonderful by Larry Pringle

This books is definitely the best cicada book for kids. Adults will appreciate it as well, as it is well written, factually accurate and beautifully illustrated.

Reading Level: Amazon says 4 to 8, but this book is nice enough that I think anyone would appreciate it.

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Cicadas

Cicadas by Helen Frost is short but sweet. It features color photographs and language very appropriate for the youngest cicada fans.

Reading Level: Amazon says 4 to 8

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Cicadas

Cicadas by Margaret Hall features BIG photos of cicadas, and basic language very appropriate for the youngest cicada fans.

Reading Level: Amazon says 4 to 8

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Cicadas (True Books)

Cicadas (True Books) by Ann O. Squire is an excellent book for young entomologists. It features dozens of color photos, and basic information about key cicada topics.

Reading Level: Amazon says 4 to 8

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Cicada: Exotic Views

Cicada: Exotic Views is an 85 page, color comic book about cicadas. The goal of the book is to understand opinions of cicadas (sometimes negative), and then educate people so their views of cicadas will improve as they grow to understand and appreciate them. This book features both comic illustrations (more like comic strip than superhero style) and photographs. Very well done.

Reading Level: Tweens and up

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Cecily Cicada

A description from the author: As Brood XIX emerges this spring, children will fall in love with at least one cicada! Written by a mom who worried about her daughter's reaction to the cicadas, Cecily Cicada is the story of a lonely, but hopeful, cicada, who is eager to escape her dreary hole and emerge into the world. Her message of patience and hope is relevant to the cicada cycle, and is a timeless message as well.

Reading Level: Amazon says 4 to 8

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A Guide to Australian Cicadas

A Guide to Australian Cicadas by Max Moulds features 24 pages of color photographs, many illustrations and 200 pages dense with cicada information. Includes maps for each cicada species to help you find them. A must have book for cicada maniacs.

Reading Level: College and up.

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Cicadas of Thailand: General and Particular Characteristics. Volume 1 (Pt. 1)

Cicadas of Thailand: General and Particular Characteristics. Volume 1 (Pt. 1) features 48 pages of color photos and 53 black and white photos and illustrations. 100 pages, dense with excellent cicada information. Compact size - ideal for taking with you on expeditions.

Reading Level: College and up.

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The Cicadas of the Fiji, Samoa and Tonga Islands, Their Taxonomy and Biogeography

The Cicadas of the Fiji, Samoa and Tonga Islands, Their Taxonomy and Biogeography: Their Taxonomy and Biogeography (Entomonograph, Vol 10) [Hardcover] by J. P. Duffels & A. Ewart features over black & white 200 photos and illustrations, and 108 pages of information.

Reading Level: College and up.

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