Cockroaches are more than just the scary insects running across your kitchen floor at night. In fact, very few of the over 4,000 different cockroaches invade homes. The Madagascar hissing cockroach stays far away from people. They live on the famous island near the African coast. They get their name from the loud hissing sound they make. You can learn how they make this noise along with many other interesting facts about these unusual insects in All About the African Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. Part of a series on Insects Around the World, this book is filled with full-color pictures and interesting information. So, if you are curious about one of the biggest cockroaches in the world, take a look!

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