The Cockroach

Written by Elise Gravel

Part of the Disgusting Critters series

Discover the quirky world of cockroaches in this fun, fact-filled adventure.

4.2 Goodreads · 230 ratings

32 pages· 572 words· Est. 7 min read· 760L

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the fascinating life of cockroaches with this humorous, illustrated guide. Explore their unique traits, from their love for greasy snacks to their impressive running skills. Learn about their secretive lifestyle, anatomy, and prolific life cycle. This book promises to entertain and educate, revealing the surprising facts behind these ancient insects.

From the publisher

Hilarious illustrated non-fiction about cockroaches perfect for beginning readers. You’ll bug out over this perfect pairing of humorous text and funny illustrations about this insect that’s been around for over 335 million years! Fast cockroach facts: Distinctive trait: Flat and oval-shaped bodyDiet: Everything! (Especially if it’s greasy and sweet . . .)Special talent: RunningThe Cockroach covers lifestyle (cockroaches prefer the dark and only come out during the day when their colonies get big enough), anatomy (cockroaches have wings but rarely fly), habitat (they prefer heat to cold), life cycle (a female can give birth to up to 350 babies during her lifetime) and much more. Although silly and off-the-wall, The Cockroach contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.

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