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  • Published: 3 May 1996
  • ISBN: 9780679869740
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $15.99

Monster Bugs




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!

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!

  • Published: 3 May 1996
  • ISBN: 9780679869740
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $15.99

About the author

Lucille Recht Penner

Lucille Recht Penner was born in New York City and is an alumna of Barnard College. She has written 35 books for children on subjects ranging from dinosaurs to Native American food. Many of her books have been book club selections and two were Boston Globe Honor Books. Mrs. Penner lives in Tucson, Arizona and Portland, Oregon.

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