Books with title Hissing Cockroaches

Detective Harry Hole arrives in a steaming hot Bangkok The Norwegian ambassador has been found dead in a seedy motel room and Harry has been sent to investigate Its clear that the Ambassadors family are hiding some secrets of their own but few people are willing to talk He needs to solve a crime and avoid a scandal When Harry lays hands on some incriminating CCTV footage things only get more complicated The man who gave him the tape goes missing and Harry realises that failing to solve a murder case is by no means the only danger that faces the unwary

The Fascinating Insects series examines a wide range of insects, from beautiful butterflies to creepy crawly spiders. Readers will learn exciting facts about each insect, including its body features, where it lives, what it eats, and its role in nature. Vibrant photos and easy-to-read text will engage beginning readers as they learn about Earths most interesting insects. Fascinating Insects is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

Cockroaches are some of the world's most fascinating insects! This book's easy-to-read text and larger-than-life color photos bring the cockroach's world to life, introducing readers to a cockroach's diet, habitat, enemies, and methods of defense. Diagrams help readers investigate the concept of metamorphosis and identify body parts, from the cockroach's antennae to its cerci. The digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems are also described. A step-by-step approach to scientific classification helps place cockroaches within the order Dictyoptera. Readers are also encouraged to consider the benefits and drawbacks of cockroaches, as well as how they impact our daily lives. From Madagascar hissing cockroaches to German cockroaches, 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.