Books with title Fleas

Explore the amazing world of minibeasts, where hardworking and incredibly well-organized species of insects and spiders have thrived--and survived--on our planet for millions of years. Clear text describes the life cycles, body structures, habitats, and food gathering methods of selected arthropods. The presentation is lively, with fascinating sidebars and a wealth of stunning, close-up color photos on each spread. A diagram illustrating the life cycle of each beast and a page of Fabulous Facts round out each volume and are ideal quick-reference tools.

Fleas are some of the world's peskiest insects! This book's easy-to-read text and larger-than-life color photos bring the flea's world to life, introducing readers to a flea's diet, habitat, enemies, and methods of defense. Diagrams help readers investigate the concept of metamorphosis and identify body parts, from the flea's sharp mouthparts to its long hind legs. The digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems are also described. A step-by-step approach to scientific classification helps place fleas within the order Siphonaptera. Readers are also encouraged to consider how fleas impact our daily lives, from pet care to bubonic plague. From cat fleas to rat fleas, young entomologists will enjoy uncovering the lives of these persistent creatures. Informative sidebars and Bug Bytes aim to peak readers' interest, while bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability. Checkerboard is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Have you ever seen a flea up close? Readers will be able to say they have after viewing a variety of freaky flea photographs as they explore the lives of these creepy creatures. Readers may be familiar with the fleas that crawl on pets. One kind of flea spread the plague that killed more than a quarter of the European population during the Middle Ages. Readers discover this and other important facts about fleas, including what they look like and where theyre found. As they read, they learn things that apply to science curriculum topics, including life cycles and parasitic relationships.