Microscopic Scary Creatures

by Ian Graham

Published 7 August 2009
From single-cell nasties to dog-bothering fleas, some of these creatures are likely to get under your skin! This book takes an in-depth look at the parasitic nature of microscopic creatures, how they feed, and just why such invisible creatures can be a pest to humans and plants alike. "Scary Creatures: Microscopic Creatures" is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. Special x-ray pages enable readers to see how microscopic creatures burrow under the skin and how they destroy crops. The book features startlingly realistic illustrations and impressive photographs. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal educational text.

Microscopic

by Ian Graham

Published 10 July 2009
"Scary Creatures" is an entertaining series investigating the more grisly aspects of natural history. From single-cell nasties to dog-bothering fleas, some of these creatures are likely to get under your skin! This book takes an in-depth look at the parasitic nature of microscopic creatures, how they feed, and just why such invisble creatures can be a pest to humans and plants alike. "Scary Creatures: Microscopic Creatures" is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. Special x-ray pages enable readers to see how microscopic creatures burrow under the skin and how they destroy crops. The book features startlingly realistic illustrations and impressive photographs.