Shares information on the earthworm with graphic illustrations and fact-filled text that traces its extensive history as well as its habitats, anatomy, and behaviors. In addition to the visual gags, the author includes basic facts about the creepers, such as their ability to sense light without eyes, the manner in which they get around, and the food they like to eat.

"She's good for the environment... and she's disgusting! Distinctive trait: Warts Food preference: Bugs and worms Special talent: Eating her own skin Disgusting? Yes, but fun, too! The Toad is the next installment of the Disgusting Critter series. Hilarious illustrated non-fiction about toads perfect for beginning readers. Although silly and off-the-wall, The Toad contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time."--

One in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Rat is a look at the black rat. It covers such topics as the rat's long, agile tail (it's good for balancing and picking noses), long teeth (they can chew through anything, including books) and disgusting taste in food (delicious electrical wires in tomato sauce, anyone?). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Rat contains real information that will tie in with curriculum.

"Hilarious illustrated nonfiction about bats perfect for beginning readers. Conversational text and silly illustrations will have you up all night reading about the only flying mammal on Earth!"--

"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 body; Diet: Everything! (Especially if it's greasy and sweet . . .); Special talent: Running The Cockroach covers lifestyle (cockroaches prefer the dark and only...

"Los gusanos existen desde que los dinosaurios poblaban la tierra. Además, no ven porque no tienen ojos y ¡son muy buenos para la naturaleza! En algunas culturas creen que son deliciosos y se los comen, en otras piensan que son desagradables. En definitiva, cuando veas un gusano recuerda ser amable."--Publisher's description.

Todo lo que siempre quisiste saber sobre esos pequeños animalejos que nos rodean. Algunos dicen que son feos o desagradables, pero también pueden ser muy divertidos. ¿Sabías que un sapo pone hasta 6.000 huevos de una vez? ¿Y que, si los atacan, echan veneno por la piel? Hay muchas clases de sapos y algunos pueden vivir en el agua, otros en tierra firme o incluso en las ramas de los árboles. Si te encuentras a un sapo significa que estás en...

"El mosquito. ¿De qué se alimenta? ¡De humanos como tú! Rasgos distintivos. Un zumbido molesto cuando echa a volar y una trompa larguísima con la que puede chuparte la sangre. Talento especial. Puede conseguir que te pique todo el cuerpo no dejart dormir en toda la noche."--