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Did you know most slugs have eyes on the tips of their tentacles? These slimy, no-shell creatures like to eat plants and live in damp environments. Trails of slime indicate that slugs have creepy-crawled through the area! Learn more about the fascinating life of slugs in this title for young learners.

What are those fast-moving bugs you see when you turn on the kitchen light? Where did they go? Most likely, they were cockroaches. One of the most hated and feared insect species, cockroaches love to live with humans and have done so for centuries. This title presents a historical and biological biography of this loathed creepy crawly.

This one-hundred-legged insect has been around for nearly 400 million years. Creepy crawly centipedes share roots with lobsters, shrimp, and crayfish. Scurry along in this informative title for beginning readers.

Beware of their bite! Equipped to harm plants, animals, and people, fire ants are aggressive. Victims will tell you their bite stings and leaves a noticeable mark. Anything that disturbs a fire ants mound will be attacked. Learn all about these busy workers in this interesting title for young students.

Packed with less of a punch than a tiny honeybee, tarantula bites are merely harmless to humans. Their large, fuzzy bodies and legs send some squirming, but these bugs are misunderstood. Get educated on the life of these spiders in this title that will have emergent readers crawling for more!

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces black widow spiders to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces praying mantises to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

What is that annoying whine? How about those disgusting worms crawling in the dog's dish? What made those horrible bites that itch like crazy? The answer to these creepy questions is flies, one of the world's most important creatures. This title offers information on life cycles, family trees, and the fly's unique relationship with humans.

Termites can literally eat you out of house and home! Carpenter ants will use your home like a wood lot, taking what they want when they want, but without paying! This title examines pests that chew, build, and bore their way into homes.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces mealworms to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--