bloodsucking animals

"Bloodthirsty birds, bats, insects, and fish...some animals need to suck blood to survive. Colorful photos and descriptive text help explain the body parts, characteristics, and behaviors that make these kinds of animals special-and creepy. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read"--.

"Colorful photos and descriptive text help explain the body parts, characteristics, and behaviors that make bloodsucking animals special--and creepy"--Provided by publisher.

"Do animals really eat blood and guts? They sure do! Full-color photography and . . . facts will engage young readers in learning about the biological processes of living things"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . book explores the strange science behind the bloodsuckers that surround us, including mosquitoes, head lice, and fleas. These critters can be irritating and sometimes even deadly, spreading terrible diseases such as malaria and the bubonic plague, which have killed millions. Students may be surprised to discover that bloodsuckers also help people. This text discusses how scientists are turning the chemicals blood drinkers produce into medicines and how doctors still use leeches to heal injuries"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about vampire bats, including what they eat and their behavior.

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes animals that drink the blood of other animals and even people.

Introduces ticks to young readers through leveled text and related photos.

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to vampire bats that live in the rain forest.

Certain species of bats get their chilling name from a legendary monster, the vampire, and like these revolting fantasy creatures, these bats really do drink the blood of animals. Luckily, vampire bats don't harm people; they're much more interested in the blood of livestock and forest animals. Their bites are so small that they're often undetected by the animals they feed on.