Sally Kneidel – författare

* What kind of insect does a back flip?* Which bug will wrestle with a rival?You'll find the answers to these and other fascinating questionsabout insects in Pet Bugs. Small, easy to find, catch, and carefor, and intriguing to watch, bugs make terrific pets! In Pet Bugs,Sally Kneidel shows you how to catch and keep crickets, mantises,click beetles, and many more kinds of insects. She'll also give youa close-up view of how insects interact with one another and withtheir environment. C Captivating illustrations throughout the bookbring this fun-filled hobby to life for kids.

Why does a Madagascan giant hissing cockroach hiss?How do bombardier beetles spray chemicals that are the temperatureof boiling water?Why do leaf-cutter ants carry bits of green leaves over theirheads? Nothing is more exciting than getting an up-close look at theamazing lives of unusual insects. In this wonderfully detailedguide, written by the author of the kids' perennial favorites PetBugs and More Pet Bugs, you can find the answers to everything youever wanted to know about the behavior of the weirdest bugs on ourplanet. From burying beetles and back swimmers to robber flies andMadagascan giant hissing cockroaches, Stinkbugs, Stick Insects, andStag Beetles digs deep into the creepy, crawly world of thesestrange and tiny creatures. You'll learn what each bug looks like,where to find it, and how its odd habits help it to survive. Withlots of illustrations and observing activities, Stinkbugs, StickInsects, and Stag Beetles will show you just how incredible thestrangest bugs in the world can be.