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Praying Mantises (Little Critters) Paperback – July 31, 2017

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Despite their size, praying mantises are fierce hunters. Their life cycle and habits are just as fierce. Appeal to young children's fascination with nature with delightfully simple, fun text and bright, close-up photos. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.
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  2. Print length
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  3. Language
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  4. Grade level
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  6. Dimensions
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  7. Publisher
    Capstone Pr Inc
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    July 31, 2017
  9. ISBN-10
    151577838X
  10. ISBN-13
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Lisa Amstutz is the author of more than 150 children's books on topics ranging from applesauce to zebra mussels. An ecologist by training, she enjoys sharing her love of nature with kids. Lisa lives on a small farm with her family.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Capstone Pr Inc (July 31, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 24 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 151577838X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1515778387
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 340L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.25 x 6.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Lisa J. Amstutz is the author of more than 150 children's books. Her work has also appeared in a wide variety of magazines and newspapers. A former outdoor educator, Lisa specializes in topics related to science and agriculture. Her background includes a B.A. in Biology and an M.S. in Environmental Science/Ecology. Lisa lives with her family on a small-scale farm.

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Megan Dzwieleski
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about mantises for young kids
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2021
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My grandson is 4 and I raised a mantis for him. We actually hatched an ooth and released most of the mantises in the garden and then I kept a couple and raised them to the size that he would be able to handle them himself. His mother helps him care for him. This was the perfect book to explain mantis life cycle to a young child. Great up close photos and very simple language. I highly recommend it if your child is into bugs.
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Kat
5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd grade Research
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
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New reading program and bought 3 books to help with research topics. Great for my 2nd graders.
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Barbara S
5.0 out of 5 stars Primary Teacher Says, “Yes!”
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2018
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This book is written on an Emergent Reading (mid-first grade) Level. It’s pithy approach and clear photographs help new readers to approach the text. It is great for primary grades. My classroom has two. We raise praying mantises for a science project. This text is the most readable for early readers that I have found on the topic.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Used in a classroom
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2019
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Used this to supplement an insect research assignment in a 2nd grade classroom. Easy to read and filled with information.
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WSK
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun facts & great pictures
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2019
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Purchased for my son’s insect project. A bit simple for 1st grade level, but it worked for what was needed. Great picture and fun facts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars You won’t be disappointed.
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023
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Purchased this book as a secret Santa gift and the recipient loves it.
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Margaret
5.0 out of 5 stars Great photos!
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2018
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Thank you for your speedy delivery. Great book. Very nice pictures and info on
praying mantis. Very elementary and good for kids or interested adults.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great informative book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2020
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Great book especially for beginning readers. Purchase the puppet along with it!
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Arlene
5.0 out of 5 stars love the pictures
Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2022
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It's easy for me to read I am 7 years old
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