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Books in Creepy Crawlies series

  • Worms Are Gross!

    Leigh Rockwood

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Earthworms are greasy and gross, but they play an important part in our ecosystem. Readers will learn how these fascinating creatures grow and survive underground. The pronunciation guide helps with new words while graphic organizers help with processing of new information.
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  • The Life Cycle of Dung Beetles

    Clint Twist

    Library Binding (New Forest Pr, Jan. 1, 2013)
    "Describes the life of a dung beetle by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how the beetles clean up after mammals in the wild and compares them to other types of beetles. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Flies and Maggots Are Gross!

    Leigh Rockwood

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Squirming maggots that turn into buzzing, pestering flies—this unavoidable insect is provokingly explored in this life cycle book. Graphic organizers, fact sheets, and detailed photographs support the text, which will intrigue your budding entomologists.
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  • Slugs Are Gross!

    Leigh Rockwood

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Slugs are known for being slippery and slimy. This engaging book introduces readers to many different facts about slugs, including where they live and what they eat.
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  • Snails Are Gross!

    Leigh Rockwood

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Describes the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and habitat of snails.
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  • Worms Are Gross!

    Leigh Rockwood

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Explores the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the worm.
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  • Walking Sticks

    Nessa Black

    Library Binding (Amicus, Jan. 15, 2019)
    This search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a walking sticks habitat, body parts, and behaviors.
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  • Snails Are Gross!

    Leigh Rockwood

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Snails may be slow, slimy crawlers, but they can captivate and maintain interest for hours. This book, filled with graphic organizers, interesting facts, and beautiful photographs explores the world of snails. Readers will love learning how snails produce mucous and climb walls.
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  • The Life Cycle of Tarantulas

    Clint Twist

    Library Binding (New Forest Pr, Jan. 1, 2013)
    "Describes the life of a tarantula by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Compares tarantulas to other spiders, shows how they spin webs and catch food. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Beetles

    Rebecca Rissman

    Paperback (Raintree, June 6, 2013)
    Do you see that insect crawling on the ground? It's a beetle! It's shell is smooth and round. This book uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about beetles.
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  • Centipedes and Millipedes Are Gross!

    Leigh Rockwood

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Discusses the differences between centipedes and millipedes, their lifecycles and their places in the food chain.
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  • The Life Cycle of Cockroaches

    Clint Twist

    Library Binding (New Forest Pr, Jan. 1, 2013)
    "Describes the life of a cockroach by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how the cockroaches scavenge for decomposing organic material and compares the many types of cockroaches. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos ofbody parts"--Provided by publisher.
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