What's Eating You?: Parasites: The Inside Story (Animal Science)
Product ID: 8087520
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"The subject is inherently fascinating to kids, who will find a good deal of information. . . .The artwork adds a welcome comic veneer." — Booklist Mites and lice, fleas, ticks, and tapeworms — most living creatures that have a habitat also are a habitat, including you (are you itchy yet?). Unwelcome guests — parasites — are everywhere, from the barnacles hitching a ride on a humpback whale’s head to the tiny flies that control a bee’s brain and make it literally dig its own grave. Now an expert team returns for an in-depth look at how these insidious critters do it, whether it’s leaping aboard moving targets or morphing their body shapes, and what their unwitting hosts have learned to do to fight back and reclaim their space. Back matter includes an index and a glossary. Review: Parasitologist approved! - As a parasitologist, I love this book. It is factual yet funny and my son from early on until even now at age 10, still loves this book. I gave a parasite demo to his class, and ordered these for those kids who wanted to know more. You don't have to like parasites, but if you want to learn a few things in a fun way, this is a great book! Review: My daughters favorite book - This is my 4 year old daughters new favorite book. After getting it from the library I purchased it for her because she was fascinated by every page. It does a great job describing parasites to young children and I recommend it to both children and adults. It’s both disgusting and very interesting.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 28 Reviews |
S**G
Parasitologist approved!
As a parasitologist, I love this book. It is factual yet funny and my son from early on until even now at age 10, still loves this book. I gave a parasite demo to his class, and ordered these for those kids who wanted to know more. You don't have to like parasites, but if you want to learn a few things in a fun way, this is a great book!
K**H
My daughters favorite book
This is my 4 year old daughters new favorite book. After getting it from the library I purchased it for her because she was fascinated by every page. It does a great job describing parasites to young children and I recommend it to both children and adults. It’s both disgusting and very interesting.
D**C
Such a Great Book!!!
I happen to be a parasitologist and I love this book. I think that it is remains super FUN while being educational. I have bought it for several children (between the ages of 5 and 12) of friends of mine as well as nieces and nephews. The kids all get a huge kick out of this book and read it over and over and talk about it lots. This is one of those "fun for the whole family" books. I highly recomend it!
J**E
Excellent for learning and fun
Kids love this book. I used it in middle school science classes and now my 5 year old is enjoying it. Fun and factual
A**A
My daughter loves it!
My 9-year-old daughter loves everything about animals, starting with dinosaurs when she was younger. When I got this book, I knew that this is too easy for a 9-year olds but since I could not find the similar books about parasites that are equally entertaining, I decided to get this for her. She loves it and now taking a bath is never an issue.
J**S
For when your preschooler demands "Tell me MORE about parasites!"
Impulse purchase, after we couldn't satisfy her insatiable curiosity about parasites. This fit the bill - and entertained us all far more than we'd expected.
J**N
Great book for kids
My 5-year old son loves books and animals. The insect kingdom fascinates him and he took an immediate interest in this book. This book on parasites gives children a sense of what parasites are and how they interact with people for better or worse.
K**K
Adults will not be bored
Love this author and illustrator and have all their books which I enjoy perhaps even more than my 8 year old.
C**N
Super
Excellent book
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