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  • Published: 3 May 1996
  • ISBN: 9780679869740
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $12.99

Monster Bugs



Best-selling simplifier of science Lucille Recht Penner unearths the truth about the water bug which sucks its victims' blood like a vampire, the assassin bug which turns its prey to mush with a special poison, and other barbaric bugs.  This vividly illustrated collection of sensational but true bug facts is sure to set young readers' skin crawling!  

  • Published: 3 May 1996
  • ISBN: 9780679869740
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $12.99

About the author

Lucille Recht Penner

Lucille Recht Penner is the author of many nonfiction books for kids, including Dinosaur Babies and Monster Bugs in Random House’s Step into Reading program. She lives in Tucson, AZ.

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