<strong>Lice</strong> are some of the worlds peskiest insects This books easytoread text andlargerthanlife photos bring the louses world to life introducing rea... » 

Lice are some of the worlds peskiest insects This books easytoread text andlargerthanlife photos bring the louses world to life introducing readers toa louses diet habitat and methods of defense. Diagrams help readersinvestigate the concept of metamorphosis and identify body parts from thelouses chewing or sucking mouthparts to its large abdomen. The digestiverespiratory and circulatory systems are also described. A stepbystepapproach to scientific classification helps place lice within the orderPhthiraptera. Readers are also encouraged to consider how lice impact our dailylives including prevention and treatment. From head lice to body lice or crablice young entomologists will enjoy uncovering the lives of these troublesomecreatures. 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. «