"This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes animals that seem to take over the brains of other animals. Explains how parasites can alter their hosts' behaviors to use the host for their survival"--Provided by publisher.
An introduction to parasites that describes different types of parasites, discusses where they live and risks they face, and explains their place in a food chain.
evolution's most unbelievable solutions to life's biggest problems
Simon, Matt
2016
Explores the weird and unusual solutions that have developed through evolution to the challenges of survival in the animal world. Includes the tongue-eating isopod, the diving bell spider, the assassin bug, and more.
When the adults in Creek's Cause turn into ferocious, inhuman beings, Chance Rain and his older brother, Patrick, take refuge with other kids at the school, where they work to find the source of the plague.
Illustrates how the tapeworm, a parasite, takes over and controls the stickleback fish. Also describes how the fish survives the infestation and how parasites spread.
"Ants are known for being industrious insects. They follow set paths to find food and are often seen walking in a straight line. If you follow them, they'll lead you right back to their nest. When scientists found ants that were walking off course in tropical forests, they knew something was wrong. Readers learn all the latest information about these fascinating zombie ants, including what causes their strange behavior and what threat it poses to their species. Full-color photographs show the deadly end of these ants, and fact boxes offer more details about a rare parasitic phenomenon"--Publisher provided.
