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Power to the parasites! / Chelsea L. Wood ; illustrated by Dave Mottram.

Wood, Chelsea L., (author.). Mottram, Dave, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Power to the Parasites! lets you in on a secret: Parasites are all around you, all the time, quietly running the world. You might think of them as slimy, disgusting freeloaders: tapeworms, roundworms, ticks, and lice, too small to be important and too wicked to be liked. But by the end of this book, you'll realize that sometimes parasites are the good guys. Learn where you're most likely to find parasites in your food (heads up - you might not want to eat any uncooked fish right before reading this book), and how being infected by a parasite can change the behavior of many organisms - including human beings. Parasites might be mysterious and weird, but the better we understand them, the less we have to fear about them. In fact, many parasites are in trouble. With climate change threatening parasites around the world, there's no better time than right now to learn about these often-unseen creatures living among us.

Record details

ISBN: 9781250833983
ISBN: 1250833981
Physical Description: vii, 168 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company, [2024]
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Everything you (n)ever wanted to know about the creepy crawlies hidden in your home, your food, your pets - and maybe even in you!"--Cover, page 1.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Parasites doing stuff out in nature -- Parasites in your home, your food, your pets, and you! -- Parting thoughts.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 8-12 Godwin Books. Grades 4-6 Godwin Books.
Awards Note:	A Junior Library Guild Selection.