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Insect Superpowers is an action-packed nonfiction picture book about the incredible insect abilities found in the natural world. Packaged comic book style, this book explores 18 awesomely real superheroes and supervillains, who each possess powers far beyond the average insect.

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 blast a smelly glue from its face.

• Presents insects as superheroes and supervillains who excel in head-to-head combat, astounding weapons, and extraordinary skills
• All facts are equally real and amazing
• Written by award-winning nonfiction author Kate Messner

Insect Superpowers is the perfect pick for young entomologists, reluctant readers, and any kid who has ever been equally grossed out and fascinated by a bug.

This thrilling look at insects will entertain and educate re

Insect Superpowers

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    A Hardback by Kate Messner, Jillian Nickell

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      Publisher Abrams & Chronicle
      Imprint Chronicle Books
      Published 5 November 2019
      ISBN-13 9781452139104
      978-1452139104
      ISBN-10 1452139105

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Insect Superpowers is an action-packed nonfiction picture book about the incredible insect abilities found in the natural world. Packaged comic book style, this book explores 18 awesomely real superheroes and supervillains, who each possess powers far beyond the average insect.

      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 blast a smelly glue from its face.

      • Presents insects as superheroes and supervillains who excel in head-to-head combat, astounding weapons, and extraordinary skills
      • All facts are equally real and amazing
      • Written by award-winning nonfiction author Kate Messner

      Insect Superpowers is the perfect pick for young entomologists, reluctant readers, and any kid who has ever been equally grossed out and fascinated by a bug.

      This thrilling look at insects will entertain and educate re

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