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Monster Bugs
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Monster Bugs Paperback - 1996

by Penner, Lucille Recht

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Penner here offers sensational but true facts about bugs. From the waterbug, sucking its victims' blood like a vampire, to the assassin bug, which turns its prey to mush with deadly poison, this fascinating book will leave kids' skin crawling. Full color.

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Random House Children's Books. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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  • Title Monster Bugs
  • Author Penner, Lucille Recht
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition [ Edition: repri
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 48
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Random House Children's Books, USA
  • Date 1996-03-12
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 46865726-6
  • ISBN 9780679869740 / 0679869743
  • Weight 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.2 in (22.35 x 14.99 x 0.51 cm)
  • Ages 05 to 08 years
  • Grade levels K - 3
  • Reading level 640
  • Themes
    • Theometrics: Secular
  • Library of Congress subjects Insects, Spiders
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2002013442
  • Dewey Decimal Code 595.7

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From the jacket flap

Best-selling simplifier of science Lucille Recht Penner unearths the truth about the water bug which sucks its victims' blood like a vampire, the assassin bug which turns its prey to mush with a special poison, and other barbaric bugs. This vividly illustrated collection of sensational but true bug facts is sure to set young readers' skin crawling!

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Citations

  • School Library Journal, 09/01/1996, Page 199

About the author

Lucille Recht Penner is the author of many nonfiction books for kids, including Dinosaur Babies and Monster Bugs in Random House's Step into Reading program. She lives in Tucson, Arizona.

Pamela Johnson is a children's writer known for Polar Bears, Dinosaur Eggs, Giant Squid, Whales & Dolphins, and Monster Bugs.