The giant weta is one massive bug! Weighing more than a mouse, this giant bug was once found all over New Zealand. Now, some scientists from New Zealand are trying to bring the population back! Giant wetas might look creepy, but they're a very important part of their ecosystem. Young readers will love learning about this huge bug and what makes it so special. With photographs of the giant weta up close paired with easy to read text, young biologists will discover the lives of giant wetas in their native home.