Outlines the anatomy and life cycle of bedbugs, mites, and ticks, and describes how they infest humans and animals, the diseases they carry, and how to protect against them.
Outlines the anatomy and life cycle of rats, especially the two species that live among humans, and describes how they can carry disease as well as their use as laboratory animals and as pets.
Examines pests that chew, build, and bore their way into homes, shows the insects at different stages of the life cycle, and offers a family tree section to explain who is related to whom.
Offers a historical and biological biography of one of the most hated and feared insect species--cockroaches, which love to live with humans and have done so for centuries.
Squirming maggots that turn into buzzing, pestering flies—this unavoidable insect is provokingly explored in this life cycle book. Graphic organizers, fact sheets, and detailed photographs support the
This creepy, slimy, gross crawler, depending on the species, is sometimes conversely called cute or adorable. The large eyes, slimy skin, and smiling mouth of the salamander is brightly photographical
Snails may be slow, slimy crawlers, but they can captivate and maintain interest for hours. This book, filled with graphic organizers, interesting facts, and beautiful photographs explores the world o