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    Fast Facts About Cockroaches
    Fast Facts About Cockroaches
    Fast Facts About Cockroaches
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    Fast Facts About Cockroaches

    By Lisa J. Amstutz

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    Skitter, skitter! A cockroach scurries by in a flash. Young readers will get the fast facts on these tough insects, including cockroach body parts, habitats, and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos, and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the creepy-crawly world of cockroaches.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateJan 1, 2021
    ISBN9781977157690
    Fast Facts About Cockroaches
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    Lisa J. Amstutz

    Lisa Amstutz is the author of more than 150 children’s books on topics ranging from applesauce to zebra mussels. An ecologist by training, she enjoys sharing her love of nature with kids. Lisa lives on a small farm with her family.

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