Praying Mantises

Praying Mantises
Author: Colleen Sexton
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612111831

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

Deadly Praying Mantises

Deadly Praying Mantises
Author: Meish Goldish
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1597165824

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

Deadly Praying Mantises

Deadly Praying Mantises
Author: Meish Goldish
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1597166766

In less time than it takes a person to blink, a praying mantis can reach out and grab an insect to eat. These crafty hunters often make meals of flies, butterflies, and grasshoppers. Sometimes they even eat other praying mantises! These are just some of the surprising facts children will discover as they explore the fascinating world of these bold hunters. Large, eye-popping photos and clear, grade-appropriate text will engage emergent readers as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of this unique invertebrate.

Grasshopper Jungle

Grasshopper Jungle
Author: Andrew Smith
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2014-02-11
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1101590068

A 2015 Michael L. Printz Honor Book Winner of the 2014 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction "Raunchy, bizarre, smart and compelling." --Rolling Stone “Grasshopper Jungle is simultaneously creepy and hilarious. Reminds me of Kurt Vonnegut’s in “Slaughterhouse Five,” in the best sense.” --New York Times Book Review In the small town of Ealing, Iowa, Austin and his best friend, Robby, have accidentally unleashed an unstoppable army. An army of horny, hungry, six-foot-tall praying mantises that only want to do two things. This is the truth. This is history. It’s the end of the world. And nobody knows anything about it. You know what I mean. Funny, intense, complex, and brave, Grasshopper Jungle brilliantly weaves together everything from testicle-dissolving genetically modified corn to the struggles of recession-era, small-town America in this groundbreaking coming-of-age stunner.

Weird Insects

Weird Insects
Author: Michael Worek
Publisher: Firefly Books
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2015-02-19
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1770856285

This book provides a sneak peak into the diverse and often hidden world of nature's strangest insects. Insects account for more than half of the more than 17,000,000 named species of living things. This fascinating book reveals a rare and close up look at the odd beauty of some of the strangest of these tiny creatures. Despite their large numbers, the world of these particularly weird insects exists largely hidden from our view. Included in the book are some of the most interesting insects from North and South America, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand and beyond. Weird Insects features: Beautiful photographs that show the insects in the wild Informative captions that provide fascinating details about the lives of these intriguing creatures. The book will appeal to middle school students exploring topic ideas; younger students interested in wildlife and advanced readers who enjoy picture books.

Manuelo the Playing Mantis

Manuelo the Playing Mantis
Author: Don Freeman
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781417729173

Noticing how desperately he wants to play an instrument during the outdoor concerts, a concerned friend teaches Manuelo the Mantis how to make a cello so that he can fulfill his musical destiny and play his part in the concerts he loves

Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley

Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley
Author: Mark Crilley
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2012-02-08
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1440324344

It's THE book on manga from YouTube's most popular art instruction Guru! There's more to manga than big, shiny eyes and funky hair. In these action-packed pages, graphic novelist Mark Crilley shows you step-by-step how to achieve an authentic manga style—from drawing faces and figures to laying out awesome, high-drama spreads. You'll learn how a few basic lines will help you place facial features in their proper locations and simple tricks for getting body proportions right. Plus, you'll find inspiration for infusing your work with expression, attitude and action. This is the book fans have been requesting for years, packed with expert tips on everything from hairstyles and clothing to word bubbles and sound effects, delivered in the same friendly, easy-to-follow style that has made Mark Crilley one of the "25 Most Subscribed to Gurus on YouTube." Take this opportunity to turn the characters and stories in your head into professional-quality art on the page! Packed with everything you need to make your first (or your best-ever) manga stories! • 30 step-by-step demonstrations showing how to draw faces and figures for a variety of ages and body types • Inspirational galleries featuring 101 eyes, 50 ways to draw hands, 40 hairstyles, 12 common expressions, 30 classic poses and more! • Tutorials to create a variety of realistic settings • Advanced lessons on backgrounds, inking, sequencing and layout options

Kwong Sai Jook Lum Gee

Kwong Sai Jook Lum Gee
Author: Gin Foon Mark
Publisher:
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2012-08-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781427695239

This book features the teachings and training methods of Granmaster Gin Foon Mark. Grandmaster Mark's legacy is Kwang Sai Jook Lum Southern Praying Mantis. Read about the history of the style, training tips and methods from the master, and anecdotes from his more than 80 years studying Chinese martial arts.

Introducing The Deadly Mantis

Introducing The Deadly Mantis
Author: Genevieve Rajewski
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2006-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781404208483

Presents the plot of the movie "The Deadly Mantis," describes how it was made, and explains what inspired this and other giant-insect movies.