praying mantis

This title introduces readers to mantis. Different types of mantis are examined such as Peruvian shield, Malaysian, dead leaf, brunner?s stick, American grass, bark, stone, devil?s flower, orchid, and spiny and jeweled flower. Readers will learn about each mantis?s body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen. Where each mantis can be found is also covered. Xreme facts provide additional information on these interesting insects. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company, a division of ABDO.

An introduction to praying mantises, covering their anatomy, behavior, life cycle, hunting techniques, and more.

Learn how praying mantises help keep the balance of nature. Includes sidebars.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of this insect that eats other insects alive.

A praying mantis who longs to make music gets help from a spider named Debby Webster.

Simple text and photographs describe the physical characteristics and habits of praying mantises.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the praying mantis.

A brief introduction to praying mantises, discussing their characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predators. Includes a range map, life cycle illustration, and amazing facts.

Contains photographs and information about praying mantises, discussing what they are, what they look like, and how they eat.

Text and photographs record the habits and behavior of the insect cannibal, harmless to man but formidable to other insects.