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Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Are zombies real? As far as we know, dead people do not come back to life and start walking around, looking for trouble. But there are things that can take over the bodies and brains of innocent creatures, turning them into senseless slaves. Meet nature's zombie makers--including a fly-enslaving fungus, a suicide worm, and a cockroach-taming wasp--and their victims.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Parasite is a term that is commonly used to describe something or someone that selfishly lives off another. While this is oversimplified, it is a good beginning understanding of parasitic organisms. These organisms are a threat to humans, along with many other plants and animals that are important parts of our ecosystem. So why is it important to study parasites? How will understanding them help us? Being able to identify what exactly a parasite...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Parasites are a nasty part of a healthy ecosystem, thriving off the nutrients of their hosts while their host is hurt in exchange. While they aren't beneficial to the host, understanding where parasites come from and how they infect the body is important for young readers. Through the vivid photographs complemented by comments from illustrated teaching companions, young readers get an introduction to not just where these nasty creatures come from,...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
What do different parasites look like under the microscope? Readers find out with this engaging look at a fascinating group of living things. The comprehensive main text discusses the different kinds of parasites that exist in the world and their specific functions within ecosystems.
Author
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
From insects that chomp on chocolate and strawberries to grain weevils and fruit flies, the food we eat is not ours alone. Virtually everything we consume is a target for thousands of creatures, some of them harmful to our health and some helpful. Filled with fascinating facts, Disgusting Food Invaders welcomes young readers to feast their eyes on a host of tiny, uninvited dinner guests. Combines vivid, full-color microscope images.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Earth is home to many different kinds of creatures. Some of them are gross enough to be from a scary story. Learn about some of the painful parasites that share our planet. Fun photographs and colorful illustrations make it easy to learn about beastly wildlife from far, far away"--
10) Nasty parasites
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"This book is about parasites."--
14) Parasites
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Language
English
Description
A parasite lives in or on a plant or animal and takes the energy it needs from it. Parasites feed on living things found at all levels of the food chain. Learn more about parasites and their important role in the food chain.
17) Bedbugs
Author
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control, this title explores the lives of bedbugs, the creepy parasites that might be living near you.
18) Head lice
Author
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control, this title explores the lives of head lice the creepy parasites that might be living near you.
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