Cockroaches are fast moving scavengers that have lived on Earth, nearly unchanged, for 300 million years. This title explains the difference between cockroaches that play an important role by eating decaying plant matter, and cockroaches that raid people’s homes. Colorful images show a variety of cockroaches including the discoid roach, the American cockroach, and the enormous Madagascar hissing cockroach. Clear close-ups showcase cockroaches in a variety of settings including cockroaches as prey, in the wild, and in people’s homes. Chapter titles such as Skitter Scatter, Creepy Stuff, and Crazy Critters.