(Monster Bugs (Step Into Reading - Level 3 - Quality)) [By: Penner, Lucille Recht] [Mar, 1996]

by Lucille Recht Penner

Best-selling simplifier of science Lucille Recht Penner unearths the truth about the water bug which sucks its victims' blood like a vampire, the assassin bug which turns its prey to mush with a special poison, and other barbaric bugs. This vividly illustrated collection of sensational but true bug facts is sure to set young readers' skin crawling!

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Childrens, 2nd Grade

Paperback

First published March 1, 1996

About the author

Lucille Recht Penner is the author of many nonfiction books for kids, including Dinosaur Babies and Monster Bugs in Random House’s Step into Reading program. She lives in Tucson, AZ.

Reviews

[Wiseman · Rating 4 out of 5]

My kiddo is afraid of bugs, so she would not read this. Poor little thing :-)

[J.]

AR 3.2

[Jonathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book for younger kids. My main issue is relatively minor, but important to note - spiders are not bugs.

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Accelerated reading level 3.2

I would think it to be a scarey book, but my grandchildren loved it. It is recommended for Grades 1-3.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a big hit as a read aloud in first grade.