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Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Mites and lice, fleas, ticks, and tapeworms -- most living creatures that have a habitat also are a habitat, including you (are you itchy yet?). Unwelcome guests -- parasites -- are everywhere, from the barnacles hitching a ride on a humpback whale's head to the tiny flies that control a bee's brain and make it literally dig its own grave. Now an expert team returns for an in-depth look at how these insidious critters do it, whether it's leaping aboard...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 29
Language
English
Formats
Description
The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed. But Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, knew about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the too vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn't expect: the former tenant of her body refusing...
7) Last chance
Author
Publisher
Tor Teen
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Description
In Creek's Cause, the Rain brothers and their friend Alexandra fight for humanity's survival as everyone over the age of eighteen turns into dangerous, zombie-like beings.
8) Parasite Pig
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Book
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Sixteen-year-old Barney, infected by an alien parasite, is taken to the planet J'koot, along with his friend Katie, by extraterrestrials intent on playing the dangerous game known as Interstellar Pig.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Lice, fleas, and tapeworms are just some of the creepy crawly parasites readers are introduced to in this detailed guide to an important biology topic. As the main text explores the basics of parasites and their relationships to their hosts, full-color photographs show these creatures in detail. Graphic organizers and sidebars add to this informative reading experience, and critical thinking questions allow readers to dive deep into the world of parasites....
10) Parasites
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[1994]
Language
English
Description
Describes the nature of parasitism, looks at the parasitic relationships of plants and animals, and discusses hookworms, tapeworms, galls, molds, and leeches
11) Parasites
Author
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses various types of parasites, the diseases and health problems they can cause, and how these parasites and the the health related problems they can cause can be treated and controlled.
12) Peeps
Author
Series
Publisher
Razorbill
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
Hunter Braque, a New York City teenager who is paid by corporations to spot what is "cool," combines his analytical skills with girlfriend Jen's creative talents to find a missing person and thwart a conspiracy directed at the heart of consumer culture.
15) Animal zombies!
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Facts and information about parasites and other creatures of the animals world"--
16) The rains
Author
Publisher
Tor Teen, a Tom Doherty Associates book
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Description
"In one terrifying night, the peaceful community of Creek's Cause turns into a war zone. No one under the age of eighteen is safe. Chance Rain and his older brother, Patrick, have already fended off multiple attacks from infected adults by the time they arrive at the school where other young survivors are hiding. Most of the kids they know have been dragged away by once-trusted adults who are now ferocious, inhuman beings. The parasite that transformed...
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes animals that seem to take over the brains of other animals. Explains how parasites can alter their hosts' behaviors to use the host for their survival"--
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