The Mosquito Book: An Entertaining, Fact-Filled Look at the Dreaded Pesky Bloodsuckers

By Brett Ortler

Book Overview

Keep Mosquitoes Away

Everyone's had a summer evening ruined by mosquitoes. Learn what really works to prevent that irritation. Fun and easy to read, this book by Brett Ortler contains everything you need to understand- and avoid-mosquitoes.A review of CDC-recommended repellents and products A rundown of junk products, superstitions and other "repellents" that don't workA simple introduction to the science of mosquitoes A review of mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria and West Nile virus

Amazing mosquito-related facts: Did you know that the U.S. military issued mosquito-related propaganda during World War II? One of the artists they hired was none other than Dr. Seuss.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591934885
• ISBN13: 9781591934882
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Adventure Publications
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 7.0"