Insect Superpowers

Written by Kate Messner · Illustrated by Jillian Nickell

Discover insects with superpowers in a thrilling comic-style adventure.

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88 pages· GN1120L

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world where insects are superheroes and supervillains! Meet the Malevolent Mimic, a master of disguise, and the Great Glue Shooter, with its sticky defense. Explore 18 incredible insect abilities that defy imagination. Will these tiny titans change how you see the natural world? Perfect for young entomologists and comic book fans alike, this action-packed journey reveals the astonishing powers lurking in your backyard.

From the publisher

Head-to-head combat! Astounding weapons! Extraordinary skills! Within the pages of this book, 18 awesomely real insect superheroes and supervillains come to life, each possessing powers far beyond the average human (or bug). Meet the Malevolent Mimic, who wickedly disguises itself as a harmless pink orchid, only to shred unsuspecting butterflies! Or the Great Glue Shooter, who can shoot a smelly glueùfrom its face! Award-winning nonfiction author Kate Messner teams up with the talented Jillian Nickell in this action-packed comic-inspired exploration of the incredible TRUE insect abilities found in the natural world.

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