Ugly Bugs
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1996 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Ugly Bugs

Written by Nick Arnold

Part of the Horrible Science series

Discover the grim secrets of bugs and their revolting habits.

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144 pages· 19,271 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Dive into the world of 'Ugly Bugs' where the nastiest insects reveal their secrets. Uncover why flies regurgitate on your tea, how slugs use their slime, and the chilling methods bugs use to drink blood. This exploration of the insect world will challenge your perceptions and test your courage. Are you ready to face the truth about these creepy creatures?

From the publisher

This series looks at the nastier side of science. ‘Ugly Bugs’ looks at some grim families of bugs and tests the theories of disguise. It explains what slugs do with their slime, why flies throw up in your tea, and how insects drink your blood.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
19,271
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
840L
Themes & topics
Books about bugs and insectsBooks about scienceBooks about zoologyBooks about insectsBooks about creepy-crawlies
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The series

The Horrible Science series

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Nasty Nature
Series
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Nasty Nature

1996

Blood, Bones and Body Bits

1996

Microscopic Monsters

2001

Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens

2003
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.4
F&P level
~T
Publication
Published
January 1, 2008
First published
January 1, 1996
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439944526

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