mosquitoes as carriers of disease

"Six New Yorkers are sick with a mysterious virus that attacks the brain. Experts suspect a tiny culprit: mosquitoes! Then birds start dropping dead. Scientists think that the outbreaks are related--but how?"--From the publisher's web site.

"Mosquitoes don't bite Nala Simiyu. It's part of who she is, like being a half-Kenyan seventh-grader whose mother is in a wheelchair. But when a schoolmate's father--who happens to head up a large drug company--learns of Nala's special power, the excitement begins. After helping out with mosquito research, Nala has the chance to travel to Kenya to investigate mosquitoes' reactions to her father's family. All goes well until a man heartbroken by his daughter's death from malaria kidnaps Nala."--Provided by publisher.

Discusses three known disease carriers, fleas, lice, and mosquitoes, and epidemics which they have caused.

"Use the next generation science standards to learn how insects can transmit diseases."--Provided by publisher.

Explains how mosquitoes can spread deadly diseases, recounting true cases of people who have become seriously ill, and even died, after being bitten by a mosquito, describes how researchers study mosquitoes, and includes resources for further study.

Nala travels to Kenya to investigate mosquitoes' reactions to her father's family. All goes well until a man who is heartbroken by his daughter's death from malaria kidnaps her.

The ability to use the NextGen science process is key to carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. In this book, readers in real-world situations are tasked with following clues and using the NextGen science process to find out what happens during a colony bee collapse. Informational text presents evidence and facts in the form of clues and side-bar details to help children develop critical thinking skills. A summary of the situation is included to show how each chapter contributes to the whole and for a solid understanding of the topic.

The word "mosquito" comes from the old Spanish word "little fly". Discover fascinating facts about mosquitoes in Mosquitoes, 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.

"Use the next generation science standards to learn how insects can transmit diseases."--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses, covering the West Nile virus and malaria, and includes tips to avoid being bitten.