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Books with title The Cockroach War

  • The Cockroach

    Elise Gravel

    Hardcover (Tundra Books, Feb. 4, 2020)
    Hilarious illustrated non-fiction about cockroaches perfect for beginning readers. You'll bug out over this perfect pairing of humorous text and funny illustrations about this insect that's been around for over 335 million years!Fast cockroach facts: • Distinctive trait: Flat and oval-shaped body • Diet: Everything! (Especially if it's greasy and sweet . . .) • Special talent: RunningThe Cockroach covers lifestyle (cockroaches prefer the dark and only come out during the day when their colonies get big enough), anatomy (cockroaches have wings but rarely fly), habitat (they prefer heat to cold), life cycle (a female can give birth to up to 350 babies during her lifetime) and much more. Although silly and off-the-wall, The Cockroach contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.
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  • The Little Cockroach

    Susie Violet, Carrie Coello, Twinky & Hoobie Publishing

    Audiobook (Twinky & Hoobie Publishing, Aug. 23, 2019)
    A hilarious children’s book starring two unlikely yet lovable critters full of action and adventure. You and your children will listen to this over and over! Loved by babies, toddlers, pre-school children, adults, and grandparents. It has been described as "having a place on the children's classics shelf". The Little Cockroach is the first in a series of travel adventures that will teach children about other cultures and travel. The main character is a little Mexican cockroach called Pedro. He is brave, lovable and always looking for fun. Pedro loves Mexico but he wants to see the world. Amazing things happen to Pedro and his friend Enrico when they leave Mexico in search of adventure. The opening dedication is: "Try and you might, don’t and you certainly won’t". This ethos echoes throughout the book as they overcome "hitches" with their cheeky and zany mishaps. The book demonstrates freedom and opportunity for the unlikeliest of mini beasts with the intention of making an unloved creature loved and hopefully less feared. Come and join Pedro and Enrico on their roach trips as they discover the world.
  • The Cockroach War

    Jonathan Harlen

    Paperback (Allen & Unwin, Dec. 28, 2005)
    This hilarious prequel to Brain Scam offers great insights on insects, science, and technology as well as sibling relationships, conflicts, and cooperation. Toby and his sister Emma declare war against their neighbors, the Cadwalladers, whose noisy actions and all-night parties begin to take a toll on Toby and his family. Toby and Emma join forces with a team of cockroaches and secretly seek revenge on the Cadwalladers. What results is a funny, energetic battle.
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  • Carmen the Cockroach

    Scott Robertson

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, March 23, 2018)
    CARMEN THE COCKROACH is an inspirational story for young children about a misunderstood, friendless young cockroach who overcomes insensitive bullying from other more popular bugs (worm, ladybug, butterfly, caterpillar, ant, bee, and more) at school. Carmen perseveres, and succeeds academically and athletically while making friends along the way. All the bugs learn that being different is OK, and getting to know a new bug before judging it can lead to friendship and happiness. With lovable bug illustrations, the book also contains interesting facts about Cockroaches and a fun "Name the bugs" game.
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  • The Cockroach War

    Jonathan Harlen

    Paperback (Allen & Unwin, May 1, 2004)
    This hilarious prequel to Brain Scam offers great insights on insects, science, and technology as well as sibling relationships, conflicts, and cooperation. Toby and his sister Emma declare war against their neighbors, the Cadwalladers, whose noisy actions and all-night parties begin to take a toll on Toby and his family. Toby and Emma join forces with a team of cockroaches and secretly seek revenge on the Cadwalladers. What results is a funny, energetic battle.
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  • The Cockroach Vigil

    Devika Rajan

    eBook
    This story looks at the world through the eyes of the cockroach. Does mankind deserve to be a god among all living creatures, or will the cockroach do a better job? Devika Rajan, whose stories have made it to the DNA-Out of Print's short fiction longlist (2016) and shortlist (2015), narrates an unusual fable that makes you wonder.
  • Cockroach

    Karen Hartley, Chris Macro, Philip Taylor

    Library Binding (Heinemann, May 1, 2006)
    This updated edition asks some great questions. How fast are cockroaches? How can cockroaches harm people? What are young cockroaches called? Welcome to the slithery, slimy, creepy-crawly world of Bug Books. Are you brave enough to find out more about these interesting creatures? How are they born? How do they grow, feed, move, and have babies? Where do they live and what do they look like? What makes cockroaches special?
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  • Cockroach

    Karen Hartley, Chris Macro, Philip Taylor

    Paperback (Heinemann, May 1, 2006)
    This updated edition asks some great questions. How fast are cockroaches? How can cockroaches harm people? What are young cockroaches called? Welcome to the slithery, slimy, creepy-crawly world of Bug Books. Are you brave enough to find out more about these interesting creatures? How are they born? How do they grow, feed, move, and have babies? Where do they live and what do they look like? What makes cockroaches special?
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  • Cockroach

    Karen Hartley, Chris MacRo, Philip Taylor

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Feb. 1, 2001)
    Key Stage 1 work on life processes should be related to pupils' knowledge of animals in the local environment. Children should understand that animals move, feed, grow, use their senses and reproduce; that living things can be grouped according to observable similarities and differences; and that there are different kinds of animals in the local environment. This look at cockroaches is one of a series focusing on familiar minibeasts. It covers size, appearance, birth and reproduction, growth, feeding, predators, life-span, movement, and different types. The book includes simple questions based on the information provided.
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  • Cockroach

    Toney Allman

    Hardcover (KidHaven, April 2, 2004)
    Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of cockroaches.
  • Cockroach

    Karen Hartley, Chris Macro, Philip Taylor

    Paperback (Heinemann Library, March 26, 2007)
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  • Cockroach

    Karen Hartley, Chris MacRo, Philip Taylor

    Library Binding (Rigby Interactive Library, March 1, 1999)
    A simple introduction to the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, predators, habitat, and lifespan of cockroaches
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