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Books in Freaky Freeloaders: Bugs That Feed on People series

  • Mites

    Lorraine Harrison

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Mites are pesky parasites, and humans are their unwilling hosts. Readers learn important information about mites that supports common science curriculum topics, such as a mites life cycle. They also learn what happens to a persons body when a mite feeds on it, as well as how to get rid of these bothersome bugs. Each page of fascinating facts is presented alongside colorful photographs. Many of these photographs show mites in incredible detail. Are mites more closely related to ants or spiders? Readers will enjoy finding the answer to this and many more questions about mites.
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  • Lice

    Nick Christopher

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2015)
    How do people get lice, and how can people get rid of them? The answers to these questions and many more are waiting for readers to discover as they enter the world of these pesky parasites. Detailed photographs give readers an in-depth look at lice, and fascinating facts are found on each page. Learning about lice is an engaging way for students to explore science curriculum topics, such as insect life cycles and the relationships between parasites and hosts. These topics are sure to excite readers when presented in such a cool and creepy way.
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