Valerie Bodden

Creepy Creatures: Mantises Valerie Bodden

Some of our world's most intriguing animals are among its creepiest. This new series spotlights six mini-beasts that scurry, crawl, wriggle, or hop. Each book matches clear text with up-close (and often startling) photos to give young readers an easy-to-follow introduction to the featured creature's body, growth process, behavior, food sources, and common habitats. Each title concludes with an activity that emphasizes a defining physical characteristic.