stick insects

A photographic introduction to stick insects, explaining what they are, what they look like, how they are born, how they grow, how they move, what they eat, where and how long they live, what they do, and what makes them special. Includes a bug map and glossary.

Walking sticks are well-named insects whose stick-like appearance helps them blend into their surroundings. And leaf bugs, fittingly, look just like leaves. Readers will discover many fascinating facts about these sneaky bugs. Photographs show where walking sticks and leaf bugs live, what they eat, and even what their eggs look like.

Children will learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and behavior of the walking sticks.

Describes the characteristics of walking sticks; looks at their body parts, organs, life cycle, habitats, and appetites; and discusses their interactions with humans.

Discusses the housing, breeding, feeding, and special needs of stick insects and mantises when kept as pets.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, and distribution of stick insects.

Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and world distribution of stick insects.

Describes the bodies, habitats, defenses, and life cycles of phasmids, better known as stick insects--insects that look like sticks or branches.

Describes the anatomies, defenses, and life cycles of various types of stick insects, and includes a hands-on activity and instructions for a game called "stick insect tag.".

Photographs and text provide young readers with information about walkingstick insects, looking at their bodies and heads, and discussing their day and night behaviors.