Little Monsters: The Creatures That Live on Us and in Us: The Creatures That Live on Us and in Us

by Albert Marrin

Book Overview

Award winner Albert Marrin answers the question: "What's eating you?" - literally From nonfiction master Albert Marrin, here is the shocking story of the longest running war of all time: man versus parasite. From fleas, ticks, lice, and bedbugs to worms, mites, leeches, and maggots, Marrin explains what parasites are, how they invade our bodies, and their effects for good or ill. At their best, parasites have saved limbs and lives; at their worst,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525422625
• ISBN13: 9780525422624
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.4" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7