Mites (Freaky Freeloaders: Bugs That Feed on People, 4)

Mites are pesky parasites, and humans are their unwilling hosts. Readers learn important information about mites that supports common science curriculum topics, such as a mite’s life cycle. They also learn what happens to a person’s body when a mite feeds on it, as well as how to get rid of these bothersome bugs. Each page of fascinating facts is presented alongside colorful photographs. Many of these photographs show mites in incredible detail. Are mites more closely related to ants or spiders? Readers will enjoy finding the answer to this and many more questions about mites.