Fleas

<strong>Fleas</strong> are some of the worlds peskiest insects This books easytoread text andlargerthanlife color photos bring the fleas world to life introduci... » 

Fleas are some of the worlds peskiest insects This books easytoread text andlargerthanlife color photos bring the fleas world to life introducingreaders to a fleas diet habitat enemies and methods of defense. Diagramshelp readers investigate the concept of metamorphosis and identify body partsfrom the fleas sharp mouthparts to its long hind legs. The digestiverespiratory and circulatory systems are also described. A stepbystepapproach to scientific classification helps place fleas within the orderSiphonaptera. Readers are also encouraged to consider how fleas impact ourdaily lives from pet care to bubonic plague. From cat fleas to rat fleasyoung entomologists will enjoy uncovering the lives of these persistantcreatures. Informative sidebars and Bug Bytes aim to peak readers interestwhile bolded glossary terms phonetic spellings and an index enhancereadability. Checkerboard is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. «