The Deadliest Insect
The Deadliest Insect
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The Deadliest Insect

Written by Eleanor Spicer Rice & illustrated by Max Temescu
Part of the The Deadliest Book Series
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Oct 7, 2025
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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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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781324053798
    Publication Date
    October 7, 2025
    Publisher
    Norton Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    October 7, 2025
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    7 - 10 years

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