Assassin Bug vs. Ogre-Faced Spider: When Cunning Hunters Collide

by Alicia Z. Klepeis

Overview

What happens when a deadly assassin bug takes on a lightning-fast ogre-faced spider? Fascinating photos and dynamic descriptions will give young bug lovers an up-close look at these cunning predators to learn about their natural weapons, defenses, and abilities. Readers can then cheer on their favorite as these bugs battle for victory.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496652874
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Bug Wars
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	757,398
File size:	56 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

From jellybeans to strange snakes, Alicia Klepeis loves to research fun and out-of-the-ordinary topics that make nonfiction exciting for readers. Alicia Klepeis began her career at the National Geographic Society. Alicia’s travels have taken her from Singapore to Sydney to Sumbawa. Everywhere she goes she samples the local ice cream, gum, and candy options. Alicia has written several books and magazine articles for many markets, and is currently working on several nonfiction projects on international food, cool inventions, and world cultures. She lives with her family in upstate New York.

Table of Contents

Welcome to Bug Wars! 4

The Combatants 6

Size and Weight 8

Assassin Bug Defenses 10

Ogre-Faced Spider Defenses 12

Assassin Bug Weapons 14

Ogre-Faced Spider Weapons 16

Assassin Bug Attack Style 18

Ogre-Faced Spider Attack Style 20

Get Ready to Rumble! 22

Guts and Glory 24

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

1. Appeals to young readers’ curiosity about the natural world. 2. Presents an up-close view of large bugs and their various features. 3. Includes a fictional chapter featuring bugs using their natural weapons and defenses in battle.