<strong>Ticks</strong> are some of the worlds most fascinating bugs This books easytoreadtext and largerthanlife photos bring the ticks world to life introducin... » 

Ticks are some of the worlds most fascinating bugs This books easytoreadtext and largerthanlife photos bring the ticks world to life introducingreaders to a ticks diet habitat enemies and methods of defense. Diagramshelp readers investigate the concept of metamorphosis and identify body partsfrom the ticks mouthparts to its abdomen. The nervous respiratory andcirculatory systems are also described. A stepbystep approach to scientificclassification helps place these arachnids within the order Acarina. Readersare also encouraged to consider how ticks impact our daily lives includingprevention and treatment. From deer ticks to dog ticks young entomologistswill enjoy uncovering the lives of these amazing creatures. Informativesidebars and Bug Bytes aim to peak readers interest while bolded glossaryterms phonetic spellings and an index enhance readability. Checkerboard is animprint of ABDO Publishing Company. «