Bugs and insects have always fascinated children. This book in the Creepy Crawly Critters series introduces young readers to the praying mantis. Readers can discover physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and more.

Then—like lightning— the mantis strikes! In this exciting book, you can learn what makes a praying mantis similar to and different from other insects.

Kit contents: 1 book -- 1 praying mantis finger puppet -- 1 praying mantis origami pattern -- 1 sheet "Can you find any of these bugs?"

Introduces the praying mantis, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, diet, and behavior.

In this book, readers discover that praying mantises are one of the fiercest predators in the insect world.

This title will introduce readers to praying mantises.

Provides a basic introduction to the Praying mantis.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, growth cycle, and reproduction of the praying mantis.

"Reviews current understanding of mantid biology related to their taxonomy and morphology, reproduction, neurobiology, ecology, and defense strategies." -- Choice

The life cycle of a praying mantis begins in a froth of eggs. If that doesn’t sound gross enough, many of these insects’ die when they are eaten by another praying mantis! Plus, there are plenty more gross things that happen in between!