| Description |
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
The secret lives of insects |
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Owen, Ruth, 1967-
Secret lives of insects.
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| Summary |
Inside this book, meet 12 insects that take defense to a whole new level. From caterpillars that disguise themselves as blobs of bird poop to beetles that repel predators with poisonous, boiling-hot farts, every page is packed with truly unbelievable facts. Perfect for reluctant readers, these books deliver life sciences in the creepiest, yuckiest way possible! |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index. |
| Contents |
Master of defense -- Take aim, fire! : wood ant -- A very sticky end : exploding carpenter ant -- Butts of fire : bombardier beetle -- A butt-propelled getaway : stenus rove beetle -- A night-time battle : tiger moth -- Warning signs and deadly bubbles : koppie foam grasshopper -- Spiny and dangerous : cup moth caterpillar -- Undercover moths : looper moth -- Masters of disguise : leaf mimic katyid -- A double defense : thornbug -- Protective shields of poop : scarlet lily beetle -- Bee-ing a bee : hoverfly. |
| Subject |
Insects -- Defenses -- Juvenile literature.
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Insects -- Behavior -- Juvenile literature.
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Insects -- Defenses.
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Insects -- Behavior.
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Insects -- Behavior.
(OCoLC)fst00974079
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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| Added Author |
Piper, Ross, author.
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| ISBN |
9781788560108 (lib. bdg.) |
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1788560108 (lib. bdg.) |
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