Books with title Creepy Crawly

Meet fuzzy, prickly, and knobby caterpillars in a rainbow of colors. See giant water bug babies hatching from eggs and tiny praying mantis nymphs swarming on leaves. Vivid photographs show these creatures in all their glory, squirming and hopping, stinging and biting, and munching their way to adulthood. Crisp, simple text about the lives and ways of baby bugs will fascinate any fan of creepy, crawly insects.

Have you ever had one of those moments? You know—you’re trying to find a stolen diamond pencil box for your beautiful butterfly customer, your mosquito witness won’t give you any information, and your clumsy scorpion assistant has just tampered with your only bit of evidence? Joey Fly has those moments a lot. In fact, he’s probably having one right now. But that won’t stop him from solving the mystery in Creepy Crawly Crime, his fantastic first graphic novel!

"Creepy crawling" was the Manson Family's practice of secretly entering someone's home and, without harming anyone, leaving only a trace of evidence that they had been there, some reminder that the sanctity of the private home had been breached. Now, author Jeffrey Melnick reveals just how much the Family creepy crawled their way through Los Angeles in the sixties and then on through American social, political, and cultural life for close to fifty years, firmly lodging themselves in our minds. Even now, it is almost impossible to discuss the sixties, teenage runaways, sexuality, drugs, music, California, and even the concept of family without referencing Manson and his "girls." Not just another history of Charles Manson, Creepy Crawling explores how the Family weren't so much outsiders but emblematic of the Los Angeles counterculture freak scene, and how Manson worked to connect himself to the mainstream of the time. Ever since they spent two nights killing seven residents of Los Angeles--what we now know as the "Tate-LaBianca murders--the Manson family has rarely slipped from the American radar for long. From Emma Cline's The Girls to the recent TV show Aquarius, the family continues to find an audience. What is it about Charles Manson and his family that captivates us still? Author Jeffrey Melnick sets out to answer this question in this fascinating and compulsively readable cultural history of the Family and their influence from 1969 to the present.

Have you ever had one of those moments? You know—you’re trying to find a stolen diamond pencil box for your beautiful butterfly customer, your mosquito witness won’t give you any information, and your clumsy scorpion assistant has just tampered with your only bit of evidence? Joey Fly has those moments a lot. In fact, he’s probably having one right now. But that won’t stop him from solving the mystery in Creepy Crawly Crime, his fantastic first graphic novel!

This book challenges readers to take a close look at the amazing yet tiny creatures around them. Readers are in for an adventure as they explore pond habitats, spider webs, beehives, soil, and more. Theyll learn about the differences between each kind of creepy-crawly, such as ants and worms, and also the differences between species, such as the cabbage white butterfly and painted lady butterfly. This bug identification guide also explains important natural science concepts such as life cycles, hibernation, and camouflage. Color photographs and compelling text bring the world of bugs to life, while quizzes, activities, and diagrams promise an exciting and dynamic read!

Creepy-crawly crafts are some of the most fun crafts to make! Readers learn to make spiders, butterflies, and many other critters that crawl and fly as they follow step-by-step instructions. A helpful photograph is included alongside each step, and a detailed photograph of the finished product allows readers to see from the start how their craft should look when its done. Exciting facts about these amazing animals are also presented to readers. Accessible text makes learning these fun facts and completing these cool crafts engaging for all readers.

Creepy Crawley is a fun, colorful book that shows children the importance of self-esteem. When it comes to being creepy, Caleb Crawley is a pro! Caleb is a weird kid. He seems to be surrounded by the odd and creepy, including strange pets and backyard bugs. But being different from other kids has its challenges, and Caleb Crawley grows tired of being called "Creepy Crawley" at school. So Caleb decides to become a "normal" kid. But he soon learns that being creepy and different is a part of who he is, and even better, his family loves him just the way he is. Creepy Crawley is a teaching book to use when discussing friendship and the qualities that make all of us unique. In Caleb's case, his quality is being creepy, and he is pretty good at it!