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Termite
Susan Heinrichs Gray, Barbara A Somervill
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2009)Termites can invade homes and cause a lot of damage. Termites that invade new countries can damage more than just homes. The Formosan subterranean termite was accidentally brought to the United States on infested ships. These invaders have disrupted ecosystems and caused billions of dollars in damage to buildings, crops, and trees. Look inside to learn more about these termite invaders and find out what experts are doing to fight back.
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Giant African Snail
Susan H Gray
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2008)How the Giant African Snail destroyed field crops and flower gardens and spread diseases to people thousands of miles from their native Africa.
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Cane Toad
Barbara A Somervill
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2008)Cane toads are known for their warty skin and poison glands. They were brought to Australia and other places to help control pests that were harming crops. Learn more about how the cane toad has gone from being farmer's friend to an unwanted pest.
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Python
Barbara A. Somervill
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2010)Looks at pythons and examines how snakes imported as pets became an invasive species in southern Florida, outside of their native Africa and Southeast Asia, how they cause problems, and how Florida has attempted to deal with them.
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Brown Treesnake
Barbara A Somervill
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2008)How the Brown Tree Snake made themselves at home, disrupted the island's ecosystem, and created problems for its people and native animals.
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Wild Boar
Barbara A Somervill, Susan H Gray
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2009)Centuries ago, explorers brought hogs to the Americas as a food source. Some of these boars made it into the wild, where their offspring have managed to survive ever since. Wild boars will eat almost anything from garbage, to crops, to other animals. They can also spread disease. Read this book to find out more about how wild boars cause problems around the world and what experts are doing to find solutions.
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Fire Ant
Barbara A Somervill
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2009)Fire ants are tiny, but they pack a powerful sting. Some kinds of fire ants were accidentally brought to North America from South America in cargo ships. Look inside to learn how these invasive fire ants have spread to many places around the world and why they are a threat to wildlife, human beings, and economies.
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Walking Catfish
Susan H Gray
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2008)The Walking Catfish have upset the balance of the ecosystems and hurt local economies.
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Viruses
Howard And Margery Facklam
Library Binding (21st Century, Dec. 9, 1997)Explains the nature of viruses, describes how they cause diseases, and looks at virus research
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Bacteria
Howard And Margery Facklam
Library Binding (21st Century, Dec. 9, 1997)Describes the characteristics and nature of bacteria, looks at the diseases they can cause, and discusses beneficial bacteria used in genetic engineering, food making, and toxic cleanup
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Parasites
Howard And Margery Facklam
Library Binding (21st Century, Dec. 9, 1997)Describes the nature of parasitism, looks at the parasitic relationships of plants and animals, and discusses hookworms, tapeworms, galls, molds, and leeches
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Insects
Howard And Margery Facklam
Library Binding (21st Century, Dec. 9, 1997)Describes the characteristics and nature of insects, looks at how insect-borne diseases are prevented and treated, and discusses how insects are used for pest control and protection of the environment