pediculosis

"Head lice infect between 6 to 12 million people in the United States each year, but they're found on people worldwide. Head lice are common among children ages three to 11, but anyone in a house infected by lice can catch them too! Young readers will jump right into this close-up look at the life cycle of the common head louse. With full-color photographs paired closely with approachable text, readers will discover more about the tiny (and gross) world of lice!"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs explore the lives of Head lice.

Part of a series of hilarious non-fiction books about disgusting creatures, this book examines head lice. It covers such topics as head lice habitats (human heads only, dogs are gross), anatomy (his body is slightly see through, so he can always see what he ate for lunch), and parenting practice (the female louse sticks eggs to human hair and uses the leftover glue for her model airplanes). Although silly and off-the-wall, Head Lice contains factual information that will both amuse and teach.

"This book looks at causes, symptoms and treatments of head lice with real-life examples from kids who have experienced them"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations introduce the reader to lice.

Discusses the characteristics and treatment of head lice, including ways to prevent the spread of it.

Contains three stories in which Arthur and the gang deal with issues of injury, illness, and lice.

This book looks at how head lice spread, how they affect your body, and how they can be prevented and controlled.

In rhyming text, head lice or "cooties" explain how they like to invade schools and live in children's hair and reveal how they can be stopped.