mosquitoes

"Able to deliver deadly diseases, mosquitoes are more than just a pest. Get up close to these dangerous bugs through . . . photos, leveled text, and engaging infographics . . ."--Provided by publisher.

"Readers will learn all about mosquitoes. Full-color photos and leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the insect's defining features, anatomy, and appearance, as well as its habitats, life cycle stages, and behaviors, such as biting"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life cycles of mosquitoes.

"Pitting two unlikely animals against each other--a blue whale and a mosquito--children will learn about each creature's anatomy, behavior and more to discover who would win the fight!"--Provided by publisher.

"Pitting two unlikely animals against each other--a blue whale and a mosquito--children will learn about each creature's anatomy, behavior and more to discover who would win the fight!"--Publisher.

The word mosquito comes from an old Spanish word that means "little fly." These insects flap their wings so quickly that it makes a buzzing sound. Learn more about these pests in this title.

"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.

Readers learn important information on how ticks can infect people, what to do if they bite, and how to avoid them in the first place.