Introduces a select set of fungi, worms, viruses and wasps that invade the bodies and take over the brains of their victims.

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...

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....

Describes the nature of parasitism, looks at the parasitic relationships of plants and animals, and discusses hookworms, tapeworms, galls, molds, and leeches

This book introduces parasites that live on other animals, such as fleas, lice, mites, flies, mosquitoes, gnats, ticks, and leeches.