Why does a Madagascan giant hissing cockroach hiss? How do bombardier beetles spray chemicals that are the temperatureof boiling water? Why do leaf-cutter ants carry bits of green leaves over theirheads? Nothing is more exciting than getting an up-close look at theamazing lives of unusual insects. In this wonderfully detailedguide, written by the author of the kids' perennial favorites PetBugs and More Pet Bugs, you can find the answers to everything youever wanted to know about the behavior of the weirdest bugs on ourplanet. From burying beetles and back swimmers to robber flies andMadagascan giant hissing cockroaches, Stinkbugs, Stick Insects, andStag Beetles digs deep into the creepy, crawly world of thesestrange and tiny creatures. You'll learn what each bug looks like,where to find it, and how its odd habits help it to survive. Withlots of illustrations and observing activities, Stinkbugs, StickInsects, and Stag Beetles will show you just how incredible thestrangest bugs in the world can be.
| ISBN: | 9780471357124 |
| Publication date: | 24th July 2000 |
| Author: | Sally (Charlotte, North Carolina) Kneidel |
| Publisher: | Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 128 pages |