Monster Bugs

by Lucille Recht Penner, Pamela Johnson (Illustrator)

Describes some of the world's largest insects and spiders, including the Goliath beetle, praying mantis, tarantula, and giant atlas moth

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Childrens, 2nd Grade

44 pages, Library Binding

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.