Examines stages in the life cycle of mosquitoes, from egg to adult, and includes information about mosquito anatomy, mating, and mosquito bites and how to avoid them.
"[Argues that] the mosquito has been the single most powerful force in determining humanity's fate . . . [and] has been at the frontlines of history as the grim reaper, the harvester of human populations, and the ultimate agent of historical change"--Provided by publisher.
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces mosquitoes to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by the publisher.
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by parasites and spread by mosquitoes. Especially dangerous to children, it's the cause of 1 million deaths annually. This thought-provoking book answers questions including what it's like to contract malaria, the efforts and goals of medical and scientific community to both prevent and treat the disease.
Federico, the son of a mosquito doctor, does not want to follow in the footsteps of his father who administers shots as a general cure-all, and he gets a chance to practice his own style of medicine when a frantic firefly whose light has gone dim shows up while the doctor is out.
"One day Helen wakes up and it's spring! The snow has melted and the sun is shining. But Helen knows that the blackflies will be coming out soon. So she does what any smart kid would do: she sends her little sister outdoors to check! When the blackflies and mosquitoes carry her away, Helen tells her dad, who rushes outside and is carried away himself. Now Helen needs to rescue both of them, along with a wolf and a very clever bear"--Amazon.
