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

Description

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.

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.

Battling arthropods are introduced with a focus on attributes that would help or hinder in a fight. The animals are rated (on a scale of one to five) on their size, speed, and other attributes. . . .Lively battle descriptions end with a clear winner, who then feasts upon the loser. The fights between scorpion and centipede and tarantula/tarantula hawk are most engaging, since those two pairs are likely combatants in the wild.-- "School Library Journal"