Orchid Mantises
The Really Wild Life of Animals
The orchid mantis is native to Malaysia. Malaysians call the insect the kanchong and describe it as a flower that has "come to life." In this unique book, readers will get the rare opportunity to see this beautiful creature up-close. The orchid mantis's fierce hunting skills and delicate camouflage are described in detail. Its habitat and mating behaviors are explained in clear text. This book will be one of the most popular in any young naturalist's library.
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Book Review--"Great pictures! I like the vocabulary in bold words. Very good."--Lincoln Public Schools (Lincoln, NE)
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"No library is complete without this informative and colorful book..." Rating *****
- Young Entomologists' Society, Inc.
Book Review--"Hipp complements the interesting photos with text that will hold the readers' interest but not confuse the reader with too much information." Rated: Outstanding/Excellent
- Laurie Malcolm, Highland School District, Pittsburgh, PA
