Zombie animals : parasites take control!

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.

Illustrates how parasites take over a caterpillar such as a wasp laying eggs in caterpillars or the liquefaction of dead caterpillars by a virus.

"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.

Introduces readers to a snail parasite-host relationship, including examples of how the parasite takes over the snail's mind and body.

Illustrates how the hairworm takes over and controls the grasshopper. Also explains what a parasite is and describes other parasites that infect grasshoppers.

Introduces readers to the zombie crab parasite-host relationship, including examples of how the parasite takes over the crab's mind and body.