Praying Mantises
New York : PowerKids Press, 2015.
Format: Book
Edition: First edition.
Description: 24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
In this book, readers discover that praying mantises are one of the fiercest predators in the insect world. Engaging text is paired with eye-catching visuals of these colorful cannibals, introducing readers to some of the coolest species. Readers will learn about mantis anatomy, behavior, and fearsome hunting techniques. The book explains the creepy cannibalism of the praying mantis, as well as their amazing life cycle. Supplemental tools include an index, detailed glossary, a detailed table of contents, fact boxes, and websites for further reading.
Series: Hesper, Sam. Animal cannibals.
Contents:
Praying mantises -- Thousands of species -- Mantises at home -- A mantis body -- Defenses -- Hungry hunters -- What's on the menu? -- Mating and cannibalism -- The life cycle -- Praying mantises and people.
ISBN:
9781477757710 (library binding)
Availability | |||
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C ANIMALS Bug Hes | Sandhills Indoors | Children's NonFiction | Out (Due: 6/3/2024) |