20 Fun Facts About Praying Mantises

20 Fun Facts About Praying Mantises
Author: Adrienne Houk Maley
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433982439

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.

Fun Facts about Praying Mantis

Fun Facts about Praying Mantis
Author: Fiona Weber
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023
Genre: Insects
ISBN:

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!

Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis
Author: Tamra B. Orr
Publisher: Cherry Lake
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2015-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 163362773X

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.

Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis
Author: Bold Kids
Publisher:
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2021-06-29
Genre:
ISBN: 9781071706060

A praying mantis is an animal just waiting to strike. But, what's so cool about a praying mantis? Why do they matter? Well, your child can learn all about these interesting creatures, and some of the cool facts about them in this book to help them understand these quirky and interesting creatures too.

Praying Mantises

Praying Mantises
Author: Sam Hesper
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2014-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477757783

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.

Praying Mantises

Praying Mantises
Author: Aaron Carr
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release:
Genre: Praying mantis
ISBN: 9781621277392

Learn many facts about praying mantises.

Lanky Legs: Praying Mantis

Lanky Legs: Praying Mantis
Author: Felicia Macheske
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2017-12-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1684445493

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Young children are natural problem solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves interesting insects. Guess What: Lanky Legs: Praying Mantis provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the insect mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how the praying mantis lives. Additional text features, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Praying Mantises

Praying Mantises
Author: Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2016-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1681031256

Blending in with their surroundings, praying mantises easily grab prey with their spiny front legs. These insects enjoy munching on grasshoppers, spiders, and even small birds and lizards! With a triangular head that can turn 180 degrees and long legs that look like theyÕre praying, these insects are sure to attract curious kids.

The Praying Mantids

The Praying Mantids
Author: Frederick R. Prete
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 406
Release: 1999
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780801861741

"Reviews current understanding of mantid biology related to their taxonomy and morphology, reproduction, neurobiology, ecology, and defense strategies." -- Choice