Young children are natural problem solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves interesting insects. Guess What: Lanky Legs: Praying Mantis provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the insect mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how the praying mantis lives. Additional text features, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.