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HOROWITZ, Ruth. Big Surprise in the Bug Tank. illus, by Joan Holub. 46p. (Dial Easy-to-Read Series). CIP. Dial. Feb. 2005. RTE $14.99. ISBN 0-8037-2874-3. LC 2003019504.
Gr 1-3--In this satisfying sequel to Breakout at the Bug Lab (Dial, 2001), two brothers decide to adopt two giant hissing cockroaches from their entomologist mother's lab. When the roach population grows out of control, the boys try various schemes to find new homes for their extra pets. Finally, the school librarian comes to the rescue with a plan for getting rid of the additional insects and information on limiting the future population. The writing style is simple, yet entertaining, and the …