Freaky Freeloaders: Bugs That Feed on People

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 they're found. As they read, they learn things that apply to science curriculum topics, including life cycles and parasitic relationships.

Bedbugs get their name from the fact that they like to hide where people sleep. Then, they come out in the middle of the night and make a meal of human blood! Readers learn many icky facts about these bugs that support science curriculum topics, such as life cycles and relationships between parasites and hosts. They also learn what happens to a person's body when they get a bedbug bite. Helpful tips on finding and getting rid of bedbugs are included, too. Vivid photographs of bedbugs seem to crawl right off the page!

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 mite's life cycle. They also learn what happens to a person's 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.

Ticks are tiny parasites, but they can cause big problems. Readers discover important information about ticks, including what they look like, how they affect their hosts, and how to stay safe from these dangerous bugs. Readers will also explore basic science curriculum topics, such as life cycles and the relationships between living things. These topics are presented in an engaging way, with plenty of fun facts to learn about these freaky bugs. Close-up photographs of ticks show them in their natural habitats, including on human hosts!

Tapeworms are gross and creepy, but they can also teach us a lot about science. As readers explore the weird world of tapeworms, they discover fun facts that support science curriculum topics, including animal relationships and life cycles. These fun facts are presented alongside vivid, detailed photographs of tapeworms that are sure to fascinate readers. Having a tapeworm living in your body is anything but fun, but learning about tapeworms can be very exciting for young readers.

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.