Deadly Praying Mantises Contributor(s): Goldish, Meish (Author), Brown, Brian V. (Consultant) |
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ISBN: 1597165824 ISBN-13: 9781597165822 Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Binding Type: Library Binding - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2008 Annotation: In less time than it takes a person to blink, a praying mantis can reach out and grab an insect to eat. These crafty hunters often make meals of flies, butterflies, and grasshoppers. Sometimes they even eat other praying mantises! These are just some of the surprising facts children will discover as they explore the fascinating world of these bold hunters. Large, eye-popping photos and clear, grade-appropriate text will engage emergent readers as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of this unique invertebrate. Deadly Praying Mantises is part of Bearports No Backbone! The World of Invertebrates series. Click for more in this series: No Backbone! the World of Invertebrates |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Insects, Spiders, Etc. |
Dewey: 595.727 |
LCCN: 2007036245 |
Age Level: 6-8 |
Grade Level: 1-3 |
Lexile Measure: 830 IG (Illustrated Guide) |
Guided Reading: L (Grade 2) |
Series: No Backbone! the World of Invertebrates |
Physical Information: 0.34" H x 8.45" W x 10.22" L (0.63 lbs) 24 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: School Library Journal 07/01/2008 pg. 88 Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 421 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 pg. 421 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 120518 Reading Level: 4.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
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