Frank Carlson Library

This title introduces readers to flies. Different types of flies are examined such as houseflies, blowflies, craneflies, deer and horse flies, tsetse flies, mosquitos, robber flies, and tacinid flies. Readers will learn about each fly's body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen. The contributions of flies in medicine is introduced, including maggot therapy. Where each fly can be found is covered, as is at which life stage a fly...

This title introduces readers to mantis. Different types of mantis are examined such as Peruvian shield, Malaysian, dead leaf, brunner's stick, American grass, bark, stone, devil's flower, orchid, and spiny and jeweled flower. Readers will learn about each mantis's body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen. Where each mantis can be found is also covered. Xreme facts provide additional information on these interesting insects. Aligned...

This title introduces readers to roaches. Different types of roaches are examined such as German, brown-banded, American, Florida, woods, death's head, green, sun tiger, rhinoceros, as well as the Madagascar hissing cockroach. Readers will learn about each roach's body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen. Where each roach can be found is covered, as are which roaches you may eat! Xreme facts provide additional information on these...

This title introduces young readers to the eel, the fish that looks like a snake! Easy-to-read text examines the eel's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the eel's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, as are its senses and their roles in hunting and defense. Eel prey is discussed, as are the eel's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for xtreme...

This title introduces young readers to the catfish, the fish with whiskers! Easy-to-read text examines the catfish's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the catfish's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, as are its keen senses and their roles in hunting and defense. Catfish prey is discussed, as are the catfish's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability...

This title introduces young readers to the piranha, the fierce fish with the sharp teeth! Easy-to-read text examines the piranha's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the piranha's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, especially its teeth and jaws and their role in a piranha's hunting and diet. Piranha prey is discussed, as are the piranha's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings,...