Bugs Can Make You Sick!

by Rae Simons, Elise DeVore Berlan (Editor)

Insects have caused more death and illness than all the wars of history put together. This fascinating book provides the facts on the fascinating variety of disease-causing insects. Mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks are all discussed, as well as some of the less well-known carriers of disease, such as the tsetse fly, the sand fly, blood-sucking assassin bugs, parasitic worms, and more. The history of major insect-caused diseases and how diseases are spread around the world are also covered in compelling detail. The book presents particular illnesses caused by insects, such a Lyme disease, malaria, and West Nile disease, as well as the short-term and long-term effects and treatment of toxic bites and allergic reactions. Information on the prevention of common insect-borne disease is included along with emergency first-aid treatments for at home and away. Bugs Can Make You Sick! provides a wealth of information for kids to take the sting out of understanding a complex -- Simple and concise explanations make complicated topics easy enough for young readers to understand. -- Color illustrations, photographs, and maps show how insects transmit diseases to humans and animals, and how diseases are spread around the world. -- A real-life story offers courage and hope from a kid who has faced an insect-borne disease. -- Information on the latest research and medical advancements, as well as information on alternative treatments and nonmedical preventative measures, makes the book current. -- Ask the Doctor sections connect a licensed health practitioner with children s real questions about insect-borne illnesses. -- Inside/Outside perspectives allow children to understand what s going on inside the body when an insect spreads its toxin outside the body. -- Boxed glossary words on every page define unfamiliar terms for kids. -- Did You Know? boxes round out readers information on the various topics. -- Just the Facts boxes summarize each chapter in easily understood, bite-size packages. -- A Find Out More section directs readers to additional resources found on the Internet. -- A learning map helps readers organize new information.

64 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2008