Praying Mantis

Praying mantis near Norcross, GA © Liam Quinn. CC-NC-ND 2.0.

Classification: Insect

Groups can be encouraged to choose animals of different classes (reptiles, amphibians, mammals, etc.).

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  • Websites

    Insect Predators

    Interactive website containing information about the Praying Mantis as a hunter.

    DK Find Out!

    Praying Mantis

    Fast facts about the insect. [Contains ads.]

    Ducksters Education

    Praying Mantis

    Rich profile that includes facts, additional information and videos about this unique animal.

    National Geographic Kids

    Praying Mantis Bug Facts

    Fun facts and more about the Praying Mantis.

    BugFacts.net

  • Videos

    Praying Mantis: I'm a Creepy Crawly

    Animated episode featuring a Praying Mantis. (YouTube)

    Monster Kids Channel

    Praying Mantis: I'm a Creepy Crawly

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk9aH-wSXxM

  • Portal Texts

    Manuelo, the Playing Mantis

    by Don Freeman

    ISBN-13: 978-0142405604

    My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis (A Nature Diary)

    by Paul Meisel

    ISBN-13: 978-0823436712 (F&P level: M)

  • Research Books

    Mysterious Mantises (World of Bugs)

    by Greg Roza

    ISBN-13: 978-1433946042

    Praying Mantis (21st Century Junior Library: Creepy Crawly Critters)

    by Tamra Orr

    ISBN-13: 978-1633626836 (F&P level: N)

    Praying Mantis (Living Things)

    by Rebecca Stefoff

    ISBN-13: 978-0761401209 (F&P level: Q)

    Praying Mantises

    by Larry Dane Brimner

    ISBN-13: 978-0613375122 (F&P level: M)

    Praying Mantises (Animal Cannibals)

    by Sam Hesper

    ISBN-13: 978-1477757710

    Praying Mantises (Hungry Insect Heroes)

    by Sandra Markle

    ISBN-13: 978-0822573005 (F&P level: S)

  • E-books on GetEpic.com

    Mantis (Xtreme Insects)

    by S. L. Hamilton

    (F&P level: W)

    Praying Mantis

    by Tamra B. Orr

    (F&P level: N)

    Praying Mantises

    by Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    (F&P level: L)

    Praying Mantises

    by Colleen Sexton

    (F&P level: O)