Books with title Lice

Discover where lice live, why they attach themselves to other animals, and how they can spread diseases.Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. As parasites that attach themselves to humans and a variety of other unsuspecting hosts, lice are far from the most well-loved animal species on Earth. However, there is a lot to learn about these interesting creatures. They will also learn how these insects reproduce and what threats they face in nature.

Lice are some of the world's peskiest insects! This book's easy-to-read text and larger-than-life photos bring the louse's world to life, introducing readers to a louse's diet, habitat, and methods of defense. Diagrams help readers investigate the concept of metamorphosis and identify body parts, from the louse's chewing or sucking mouthparts to its large abdomen. The digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems are also described. A step-by-step approach to scientific classification helps place lice within the order Phthiraptera. Readers are also encouraged to consider how lice impact our daily lives, including prevention and treatment. From head lice to body lice or crab lice, young entomologists will enjoy uncovering the lives of these troublesome 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.

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.

Discover where lice live, why they attach themselves to other animals, and how they can spread diseases.Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. As parasites that attach themselves to humans and a variety of other unsuspecting hosts, lice are far from the most well-loved animal species on Earth. However, there is a lot to learn about these interesting creatures. They will also learn how these insects reproduce and what threats they face in nature.

Did you know that there are more than 3,000 species of lice? There are two main groups, sucking lice and biting lice. Lice are found everywhere in the world, including Antarctica. Discover more fascinating facts in Lice, a Bugs That Bite book. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with embedded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features, such as a slide show, matching word activity, and quiz.

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.