Download or read book Giant Wetas Shock written by Janey Levy and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Giant wetas can't jump, which is a good thing because they're gigantic. This ancient animal is the heaviest insect ever found and can weigh as much as a mouse. Its name means 'God of ugly things.' Though these creepy-crawlies are huge and scary-looking, readers learn they aren't dangerous to humans. In fact, these giant insects mostly love carrots. Through colorful photographs of these supersized insects, readers get an up close and personal look at these oversized but harmless bugs."
Download or read book Giant Weta written by Natalie Lunis and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How large is the giant weta? This enormous grasshopper weighs about as much as three full-grown mice and grows to be 4 inches (10 cm) long! These long-legged insects are so heavy that they can’t jump like other grasshoppers. Instead, they walk or crawl to move around. These are just some of the surprising facts children will discover as they explore the fascinating world of these giant grasshoppers. In Giant Weta: The World’s Biggest Grasshopper, eye-popping color photos paired with simple, grade-appropriate text will engage children as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and behavior of this supersized animal. A comparison diagram is also included to show readers the animal in relation to a familiar object.
Download or read book Endangered Wildlife and Plants of the World written by Marshall Cavendish Corporation and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2001 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reference encyclopedia providing information on endangered wildlife and plants throughout the world.
Download or read book Giant Wetas written by Natalie Humphrey and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing. This book was released on 2024-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This giant cricket from New Zealand is something right out of a nightmare! The giant weta, also known as the wētāpunga, is only found on the islands off the coast of New Zealand and grows bigger than any cricket in the world! Through this up-close look at the nightmarish giant weta, young readers will learn how wetas survive in the wild and how people are helping them. With achievable text and fact boxes offering more information, young readers will learn why this nightmare bug is so important to the New Zealand ecosystem.
Download or read book Giant Weta written by Natalie Lunis and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the giant weta, a type of grasshopper that lives on lislands near New Zealand, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and the way in which it defends itself against predators.
Download or read book Library of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 1480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Library of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 1588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book New Zealand Wildlife written by Julian Fitter and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2009 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive overview of New Zealand's natural history, with details of where to go to see them, along with recommended tramping tracks.
Download or read book Giant Weta written by Natalie Humphrey and published by PowerKids Press. This book was released on 2023-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The giant weta is one massive bug! Weighing more than a mouse, this giant bug was once found all over New Zealand. Now, some scientists from New Zealand are trying to bring the population back! Giant wetas might look creepy, but they're a very important part of their ecosystem. Young readers will love learning about this huge bug and what makes it so special. With photographs of the giant weta up close paired with easy to read text, young biologists will discover the lives of giant wetas in their native home.
Download or read book Insects and Spiders of the World written by and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2003 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces insects and spiders from around the world, encompassing biology, behavior, habitat, and more.
Download or read book Animals A Visual Encyclopedia Second Edition written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-03-19 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia reveals the wonders of the animal kingdom. A visual celebration of the natural world, Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia introduces readers to animals from all over the planet, showcasing the wildebeest migration across East Africa to the feeding frenzies of hammerhead sharks. Learn about different species, habitats, and much more! Supports Common Core State Standards.
Download or read book Giant Wetas Shock written by Janey Levy and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Giant wetas can't jump, which is a good thing because they're gigantic. This ancient animal is the heaviest insect ever found and can weigh as much as a mouse. Its name means 'God of ugly things.' Though these creepy-crawlies are huge and scary-looking, readers learn they aren't dangerous to humans. In fact, these giant insects mostly love carrots. Through colorful photographs of these supersized insects, readers get an up close and personal look at these oversized but harmless bugs.
Download or read book Big Bugs Bad Bugs written by Matt Comeskey and published by Pacific Learning Inc. This book was released on 2011 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do some bugs grow so big? Why are some bugs so dangerous? Take a look to learn about some truly big, -bad- bugs!
Download or read book Animals A Visual Encyclopedia Second Edition written by DK Publishing and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-03-06 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on the enormous success of DK’s renowned natural history titles, Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia is a comprehensiveguide to the animal kingdom for young readers. Authoritative yet accessible, Animals catalogs everything from aardvarks to zebras with special focus on the superlatives that appeal to children: biggest, fastest, strongest, and strangest. Stunning action photography puts our animal neighbors in context and showsthem in their natural habitats, interacting with other animals and taking part in amazing migrations, feeding frenzies, and more.
Download or read book Ugly Animals written by Simon Watt and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-08-04 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mother Nature’s more aesthetically challenged children have been neglected for too long. The plight of the panda is known the world over because of its teddy-like good looks, but most species are not so lucky. This book, however, aims to shine a light on some of the many ignored and unloved wonders of the animal kingdom. Their hideousness hides their incredible biology and means that we may not have noticed that they need our help. It is time to celebrate the Ugly Animals.
Download or read book Insect Superpowers written by Kate Messner and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Head-to-head combat! Astounding weapons! Extraordinary skills! Within the pages of this book, 18 awesomely real superheroes and supervillains come to life, each possessing powers far beyond the average insect. Meet the Malevolent Mimic, who wickedly disguises itself as a harmless pink orchid, only to shred unsuspecting butterflies! Or the Great Glue Shooter, who can shoot a smelly glue—from its face! Award-winning nonfiction author Kate Messner teams up with the talented Jillian Nickell in this action-packed exploration of the incredible insect abilities found in the natural world.
