lice

"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.

Lice are only about the size of sesame seeds. They can be divided into two groups, sucking lice and chewing or biting lice. Learn more about these pests in this title.

When immaculately groomed Ellie gets head lice she is terribly upset, but once she learns some facts about the creatures, she calms down and figures out a way to help her classmates.

Katie, an ordinary third-grader who accidentally wished on a shooting star to be anyone but herself, turns into her best friend Jeremy and tries to reconcile the boys and girls in Class 3A after the boys decide all girls have cooties.

When immaculately groomed Ellie gets head lice she is terribly upset, but once she learns some facts about the creatures, she calms down and figures out a way to help her classmates.

It's lice check day and George can't stop scratching. But he's more afraid of the bubbles forming in his belly than critters crawling on his head! And, to make matters worse, he's just made a bet with his archenemy-a bet that would cost him one of his most-prized possessions! Lice, a magical burp, and a losing bet-how much trouble can one kid take?.

Text and photographs explore the lives of Head lice.

When his friend Doug finds lice in his hair, Harry, along with Song Lee, stand by Doug and help him make war on the infestation.

"[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.