Author : Adrienne Houk Maley
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 34,54 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433982439
The praying mantis gets its name from the way it holds it front legs, but don’t let this crafty bug fool you. It isn’t praying; it’s waiting for the perfect time to attack. Praying mantises wait patiently with their front legs folded for a meal to wander by. Then it strikes. The numerous photographs of praying mantises in their natural habitats will thrill readers as they learn some truly fun facts about these remarkable bugs.
Author : Lisa J. Amstutz
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 33,60 MB
Release : 2019-05-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1496652169
Despite their size, praying mantises are fierce hunters. Their life cycle and habits are just as fierce. Appeal to young children's fascination with nature with delightfully simple, fun text and bright, close-up photos. All Little Pebble eBooks have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.
Author : Heather Moore Niver
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 18,98 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433982528
Stick bugs are masters of disguise. They can look like a twig on a tree, or a leaf on the ground. If they stand perfectly still you may not even notice them. Chances are you’ve seen one and just didn’t know it. Readers get the perfect opportunity to spy these sneaky creatures blending in with their natural habitat while learning many fun facts about stick bugs—including which is the longest, which resembles a lobster, and the many devious ways they avoid being caught by predators.
Author : Tamra B. Orr
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 30,13 MB
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 163362773X
Bugs and insects have always fascinated children. This book in the Creepy Crawly Critters series introduces young readers to the praying mantis. Readers can discover physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and more.
Author : Alicia Z. Klepeis
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 29,64 MB
Release : 2019-05-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1496652894
What happens when a lightning-fast praying mantis stares down a hungry giant hornet? Fascinating photos and dynamic descriptions will give young bug lovers an up-close look at these cunning predators to learn about their natural weapons, defenses, and abilities. Readers can then cheer on their favorite as these bugs battle for victory.
Author : Alain M. Bergeron
Publisher : Do You Know
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 MB
Release : 2014-05-28
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781554553372
Facts about praying mantises, presented in graphic novel format.
Author : Sandra Markle
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 25,89 MB
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761340106
Look quickly and you might just see one of nature’s insect heroes on the hunt—praying mantises! With their incredible hunting skills, mantises help rid farms and gardens of insect pests that bother humans. Praying mantises have big eyes that face forward, heads that can turn, and spines on their front legs to spear their prey. And they are stealthy. Even tiny newly hatched mantises know how to remain still and hide until a prey insect appears. Then—like lightning— the mantis strikes! In this exciting book, you can learn what makes a praying mantis similar to and different from other insects. Close-up photographs and diagrams reveal extraordinary details about mantis bodies, both inside and out. And you can perform an activity that helps you understand just how quickly praying mantises can react while hunting. Are you faster than a mantis? Learn more about this heroic member of nature’s fascinating Insect World!
Author : Paul Meisel
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 28,78 MB
Release : 2017-02-28
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0823438082
Get a bug's-eye-view on the life cycle of the praying mantis, in this hilarious, scientifically accurate Nature Diary following an insect through her whole summer. Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books "May 17: I was born today! It's a beautiful, sunny spring day!" This is the diary of P. Mantis, one of 150 brothers and sisters born on a garden bush. P. Mantis is an amazing bug: she can make herself look like a stick to hide from predators, she can swivel her head all the way around, and when she's grown up she'll even be able to fly! In dated journal entries P. Mantis describes the entirety of her life, sharing the fun and beauty of her world as well its little ups and downs ("I ate one of my brothers. Okay, maybe two"). Colorful, bold art helps illustrate the different stages of the mantis life cycle, and the engaging, narrative text is paired with more detailed information about praying mantises on the heavily-illustrated endpapers. Washington Children's Choice Book Award 2019 Nominee A New York Public Library Staff Pick for Children A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Don't miss the other hilarious entries in The Nature Diary Series! Each one explores the life cycle of an animal in dated journal entries, showing young readers how they grow and change through the seasons-- and offering a few laughs, too! Brightly illustrated and vetted by experts, Paul Meisel's books are a perfect introduction to your backyard neighbors. My Happy Year by E. Bluebird A Junior Library Guild Selection My Stinky Summer by S. Bug A Junior Library Guild Selection
Author : Thomas Green
Publisher :
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 46,3 MB
Release : 2014-02-03
Category :
ISBN : 9781910085127
Author : Arielle Chiger
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 17,12 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433982269
Beetles are the most common animal species on the planet. They live almost everywhere on Earth, and come in many shapes and sizes. You are probably familiar with the beautiful ladybird beetle—or ladybug. But there are many others, including the colorful Japanese beetle and the enormous rhinoceros beetle. Readers will be amazed to learn the bizarre habits of Earth’s most plentiful species. Colorful close-up photographs of these amazing bugs are sure to thrill readers.
