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My Awesome Summer By P. Mantis

by Paul Meisel
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Life cycle of a mantis through hilarity.

"My Awesome Summer By P. Mantis" is a great book for children who enjoy humor and science combined. The witty story of P. Mantis as she narrates her life cycle in her garden bush while including funny anecdotes and butterfly hunts have captivated young audiences. With scientifically accurate information for entomology enthusiasts, colorful images that illustrate the different stages of the mantis life cycle, and descriptions of the different behaviors of praying mantises, this book is sure to be a favorite among children and teachers alike."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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My Awesome Summer By P. Mantis

by Paul Meisel
$5.90 Now $3.90 Save 34% more
ISBN: 9780823440061
Authors: Paul Meisel
Publisher: Holiday House
Date of Publication: 2018-05-08
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Young Readers, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Nature, Animals, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 3.89
(rated by 434 readers)

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Get a bug's-eye-view on the life cycle of the praying mantis, in this hilarious, scientifically accurate Nature Diary following an insect through her whole summer.Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books"May 17: I was born today! It's a beautiful, sunny spring day!"This is the diary of P. Mantis, one of 150 brothers and sisters born on a garden bush. P. Mantis is an amazing she can make herself look like a stick to hide from predators, she can swivel her head all the way around, and when she's grown up she'll even be able to fly!In dated journal entries P. Mantis describes the entirety of her life, sharing the fun and beauty of her world as well its little ups and downs ("I ate one of my brothers. Okay, maybe two"). Colorful, bold art helps illustrate the different stages of the mantis life cycle, and the engaging, narrative text is paired with more detailed information about praying mantises on the heavily-illustrated endpapers.Washington Children's Choice Book Award 2019 NomineeA New York Public Library Staff Pick for ChildrenDon't miss the other hilarious entries in The Nature Diary Series!Each one explores the life cycle of an animal in dated journal entries, showing young readers how they grow and change through the seasons-- and offering a few laughs, too! Brightly illustrated and vetted by experts, Paul Meisel's books are a perfect introduction to your backyard neighbors.My Happy Year by E. BluebirdA Junior Library Guild SelectionMy Stinky Summer by S. BugA Junior Library Guild Selection
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Life cycle of a mantis through hilarity.

"My Awesome Summer By P. Mantis" is a great book for children who enjoy humor and science combined. The witty story of P. Mantis as she narrates her life cycle in her garden bush while including funny anecdotes and butterfly hunts have captivated young audiences. With scientifically accurate information for entomology enthusiasts, colorful images that illustrate the different stages of the mantis life cycle, and descriptions of the different behaviors of praying mantises, this book is sure to be a favorite among children and teachers alike."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.