The first in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Fly is a look at the common housefly. It covers such topics as the hair on the fly's body (requires a lot of shaving), its ability to walk on the ceiling (it's pretty cool, but it's hard to play soccer up there), and its really disgusting food tastes (garbage juice soup followed by dirty diaper with rotten tomato sauce, for example). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Fly contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.

A hilarious illustrated non-fiction book about the worm, perfect for beginning readers. The humorous text and funny illustrations will give it trade appeal, while the non-fiction content is perfect for the institutional market. The second in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Worm is a look at the earthworm. It covers such topics as the worm's habitats (sometimes they live inside other animals), its anatomy (its muscle tube is slimy and gross), and its illustrious history (worms have been on earth for 120 million years). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Worm contains real information that will tie in with curriculum.

Part of a series of hilarious nonfiction about disgusting creatures, this book looks at the spider. It covers such topics as the spider's habitats (pretty much everywhere but outer space), the silk it spins (it can trap prey and makes a nifty bowtie), and its parenting practice (female spiders carry around their eggs in a silk purse). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Spider contains real information that will both amuse and teach.

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: The Cockroach covers lifestyle (cockroaches prefer the dark and only come out during the day when their colonies get big enough), anatomy (cockroaches have wings but rarely fly), habitat (they prefer heat to cold), life cycle (a female can give birth to up to 350 babies during her lifetime) and much more. Although silly and off-the-wall, The Cockroach contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.

Saviez-vous qu’aucun mille-pattes n’a vraiment mille pattes ? Celui qui en compte le plus en possède 752. Mais avouez que c’est plus long à dire, un sept-cent-cinquante-deux-pattes ! Dans ce nouveau titre de la populaire série Les petits dégoûtants, vous apprendrez aussi que certains de ces adorables myriapodes peuvent mesurer jusqu’à 38 centimètres ! Dégoûtants, les mille-pattes ? Oui, mais pas seulement, puisque certains d’entre eux sont très utiles pour chasser de la maison d’autres bestioles encore plus dégoûtantes qu’eux !

Hilarious illustrated nonfiction about mosquitos perfect for beginning readers. Conversational text and silly illustrations will have you up all night reading about the most annoying bug on Earth! Fast mosquito facts: The Mosquito covers habitat (mosquitos live everywhere except Antarctica and Iceland!), species (over 3,500!), history (the oldest recorded mosquito was 79 million years ago!) and much more. Although silly and off-the-wall, The Mosquito contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.

Weinig mensen hebben de spin, de vlieg of de hoofdluis als lievelingsdier. Maar deze kriebelbeestjes hebben allerlei verrassende eigenschappen! In dit informatieve boek voor beginnende lezers vol interessante feitjes, grapjes en hilarische tekeningen lees je er alles over. Wist je dat hoofdluizen een doorzichtig lijf hebben? Dat sommige spinnen hun baby’s op hun rug dragen tot ze volwassen zijn? En dat vliegen eerst altijd over hun eten spugen? De briljante mix van humor en boeiende feiten maakt dit een heerlijk boek voor jonge lezers, ouders én leerkrachten. Vertaald door Edward van de Vendel.

These critters are disgusting—and fun, too! — and now they're brought together for the first time in a new collection! Learn about flies, spiders and worms in this hilarious illustrated nonfiction, perfect for beginning readers. Flies can walk on the ceiling. Worms have existed for 120 million years. And spiders have four pairs of eyes. What do they have in common? They're all disgusting! Elise Gravel's Disgusting Critters series has charmed and grossed out thousands of readers. This paperback bind-up of three of nature's most beloved, and yuckiest, creatures—the fly, the worm and the spider—is filled with fascinating facts and hilarious humor that will amuse and teach at the same time.