Giant Centipedes

This book introduces young readers to the big, long, and creepy-crawly giant centipede! Complete with awesome photographs, a range map, and more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Centipedes can be found nearly anywhere around the world. But only in the Southern United States and Mexico has a centipede longer than a human hand! The giant centipede can grow longer than eight inches (20 cm) and can live around five years! Through this book's up-close photographs of giant centipedes, young readers will discover how this giant bug survives in the wild. With approachable text meant to help deepen their understanding, readers will learn important science facts about insects!

Meet the monstrous Giant Centipede as it slithers through the rain forest! This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a food chain diagram. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The rain forests of South America are home to some creepy crawlers. Amazonian giant centipedes bite and paralyze their prey. But the venom from the Brazilian wandering spider is also deadly to prey. With venom against venom, which of these deadly insects would come out on top? Hi-lo readers will learn more about these insectsÕ secret weapons and attacks through captivating text and vibrant imagery. Special features include profiles on the size, habitat, and range of these animals. Readers will not want to miss this fierce battle!

"Centipedes include some of the most massive and impressive anthropods on earth. Many species display incredible colors and striking combinations of red, blue, green, yellow, orange and black...Giant Centipedes is written to promote the centipede hobby and offer information not readily available to the hobbyist" BOOK JACKET.

Centipedes are some of the world's most fascinating bugs! This book's easy-to-read text and larger-than-life color photos bring the centipede's world to life, introducing readers to a centipede's diet, habitat, enemies, and methods of defense. Diagrams help readers investigate the concept of metamorphosis and identify body parts, from the centipede's poisonous fangs to its many legs. The digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems are also described. A step-by-step approach to scientific classification helps place centipedes within the class Chilopoda. Readers are also encouraged to consider the benefits and drawbacks of centipedes, as well as how they impact our daily lives. From house centipedes to tiger centipedes, young entomologists will enjoy uncovering the lives of these amazing creatures. Informative sidebars and Bug Bytes aim to peak readers' interest, while bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability. Checkerboard is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

"With its many legs, a giant centipede quickly moves towards its prey. The creature pounces on a spider, grabbing it with its claws. The little spider doesn't stand a chance against the venom of this centipede. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this deadly predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!"--

What happens when a stinging scorpion takes on a speedy centipede? Fascinating photos and dynamic descriptions will give young bug lovers an up-close look at these cunning predators to learn about their natural weapons, defenses, and abilities. Readers can then cheer on their favorite as these bugs battle for victory.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the giant centipede, and looks at why they have become endangered. Suggested level: primary.

Introduces the reader to one of the most common groups of animals, from the giant bird-eating spider to the tiny tick.