Books with title Murderous Mosquitoes

The whiny buzz of a mosquito is a familiar sound, as is the insect’s red, itchy bite. However, did you know that a mosquito bite can be deadly? A young nurse named Dawn Dubsky became deathly ill after a mosquito bit her. She was so sick, doctors had to take drastic measures to save her. Read Dawn’s harrowing tale of survival, and learn all about mosquitoes and the deadly diseases they carry in this engrossing new narrative nonfiction book for young readers.

Many people hate the quiet whine of a mosquito buzzing around their head. But you may be surprised to learn that females are the only mosquitoes who suck blood. Itching to find out why? Young readers will find out this and so much more in this book about mosquitoes! Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Picture glossaries offer visual supports. Size diagrams show the actual size of insects. Special feature boxes call out favorite foods. Special feature boxes identify insect life spans. Simple informational text introduces key details of insects. Well-organized chapters help students identify primary details. Text/photo correspondence aids in learning key details of a text. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.

Buzz around with Mosquitoes! This title covers everything from what mosquitoes look like to what they like to eat. Complete with a More Facts section, bolded glossary terms, and diagrams pointing out specific body parts. Young readers will gather basic information about mosquitoes through easy-to-read, simple text alongside stunning full-bleed photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.