A grasshopper bends its legs and springs off the ground. Science explains how a bug can leap from place to place. This book explains how a bug's body lets it jump high as well as the forces at work to launch it far and high. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.