20 Fun Facts About Praying Mantises

The praying mantis gets its name from the way it holds it front legs, but don’t let this crafty bug fool you. It isn’t praying; it’s waiting for the perfect time to attack. Praying mantises wait patiently with their front legs folded for a meal to wander by. Then it strikes. The numerous photographs of praying mantises in their natural habitats will thrill readers as they learn some truly fun facts about these remarkable bugs.

Written by Fiona Weber, a zoology major and an exotic pet expert with years of experience in animal raising and nurturing, this book will educate children about what it's like to keep a Praying Mantis as a pet while also hopefully inspiring them to learn more about these fascinating creatures. The book is packed with awesome real-life pictures of Praying mantises From this fascinating book, children will learn: Where do Praying mantises come from ; Are Praying mantis good pets ; How big do they get ; Their cost & housing requirements ; Their favorite foods & nutrition needs ; Their health & body language ; Common care mistakes ; adorable fun facts ; And much more!

Bugs and insects have always fascinated children. This book in the Creepy Crawly Critters series introduces young readers to the praying mantis. Readers can discover physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and more.

The praying mantis gets its name from the way it holds it front legs, but don’t let this crafty bug fool you. It isn’t praying; it’s waiting for the perfect time to attack. Praying mantises wait patiently with their front legs folded for a meal to wander by. Then it strikes. The numerous photographs of praying mantises in their natural habitats will thrill readers as they learn some truly fun facts about these remarkable bugs.

In this book, readers discover that praying mantises are one of the fiercest predators in the insect world. Engaging text is paired with eye-catching visuals of these colorful cannibals, introducing readers to some of the coolest species. Readers will learn about mantis anatomy, behavior, and fearsome hunting techniques. The book explains the creepy cannibalism of the praying mantis, as well as their amazing life cycle. Supplemental tools include an index, detailed glossary, a detailed table of contents, fact boxes, and websites for further reading.

Discover That There Are 2000 Kinds Of Praying Mantises, What Their Eating Habits Are, What They Look Like, And How They Hunt.

"Simple text accompanied by full-color photographs give an upclose look at praying mantises. Intended for kindergarten through third grade students"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the praying mantis, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, diet, and behavior.