parasites

In Creek's Cause, the Rain brothers and their friend Alexandra fight for humanity's survival as everyone over the age of eighteen turns into dangerous, zombie-like beings.

"[Examine] the inner world of bugs, worms, and microbes, explore their . . . life cycles, and discover how these tiny creatures topple civilizations and ruin lives. Readers will learn how to avoid infection or infestation, and what to do if parasites have let themselves in"--Amazon.

Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control, this title explores the lives of head lice the creepy parasites that might be living near you.

An introduction to ticks, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, how they can make humans sick, and how to prevent tick bites.

"Discusses parasites and parasitoid organisms that use mind control on their hosts"--Provided by publisher.

In Creek's Cause, the Rain brothers and their friend Alexandra fight for humanity's survival as everyone over the age of eighteen turns into dangerous, zombie-like beings.

This book gives readers an introduction to parasites, describing how they lead to illness, and discussing preventative measures and cures.

"It takes two to tango--but in the wild, two can do much crazier things than dance... find out about nature's strangest dating rituals, cooperative couples, and parasite pests. You'll explore symbiotic pairings like the plover bird, affectionately nicknamed the 'crocodile dentist,' and hybrid 'franken-species' that seem like something out of a science fiction tale. Whether it's nature's slimiest organizations or the weirdest mutations... celebrates survival of the fittest, grossest, craziest, and creepiest things in nature, proving once and for all that life in the wild is anything but ordinary."--.

A middle-grade adaptation of Amy Stewart's Wicked Bugs that features profiles of the world's scariest, deadliest, and grossest bugs.

Cal Thompson is a carrier of a parasite that causes vampirism, and must hunt down all of the girlfriends he has unknowingly infected.