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The Deadliest: Insect

by Eleanor Spicer Rice

A contest among insects with a wild side

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A contest among insects with a wild side

Mosquitoes, sandflies, body lice, and other insects enter a “deadliest” competition that turns questions about bites and danger into an introduction to insect life. Along the way, the book covers where these creatures live, what they eat, and what contact with them might involve. Its scope also reaches beyond risk: the description emphasizes insects’ importance to their habitats and the case for protecting them. Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice presents the contest and its rules, while Max Temescu’s colorful graphic format supports the accessible science and humor.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in insects and animal facts
  • Young readers curious about how insects live and interact with people
  • Readers who enjoy science presented through a competition format and graphic art

Themes

Insect biology and habitatsHuman encounters with insectsEcological importance and conservationNature, danger, and curiosity

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Book overview

Meet the deadliest insects on Earth.

Whose bite is the most dangerous? Is it the bloodsucking mosquito? The teeny-tiny sandfly? The creepy body louse? Or someone else?

The host of this stiff competition, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, teaches the rules for insect interactions (Do not stomp! Do not squish!) and introduces the contestants.

This tale of wings and stings invites readers into the world of deadly insects: where they live, what they eat--and what could happen if you ever come into contact with one. It also encourages readers to appreciate them, showing why they're important to the places they live--and why we should protect them. With humor, accessible science, and a colorful graphic format by best-selling artist Max Temescu, The Deadliest: Insect shows that even the deadliest things in nature may not be as scary as we think.

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