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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 6–9 · 2021
The Mosquito
By Elise Gravel
Book #10 in the Disgusting Critters series
Discover the secrets of the world's most annoying bug in this fun, fact-filled adventure.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 251 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Dive into the buzzing world of mosquitos, where itchy bites and whiny sounds are just the beginning. Explore their global habitats, ancient history, and surprising diet in this entertaining and educational journey. With over 3,500 species, these tiny creatures have more to them than meets the eye. Perfect for curious minds, this book blends humor with fascinating facts, revealing why mosquitos are both a nuisance and a marvel. Will you uncover what makes them the ultimate survivors?
From the publisher
Hilarious illustrated nonfiction about mosquitos perfect for beginning readers. Conversational text and silly illustrations will have you up all night reading about the most annoying bug on Earth! Fast mosquito facts: Distinctive trait: Leaving annoying itchy bitesDiet: Your blood (and nectar and plant juice)Special talent: Making a terrible whining sound in your earThe Mosquito covers habitat (mosquitos live everywhere except Antarctica and Iceland!), species (over 3,500!), history (the oldest recorded mosquito was 79 million years ago!) and much more. Although silly and off-the-wall, The Mosquito contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 690L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.4
- F&P level
- ~P
Publication
- Published
- May 11, 2021
- Publisher
- Tundra Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780735266476
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