The Mosquito

Written 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 Goodreads · 252 ratings

32 pages· 572 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 690L· AR ~4.4 · ~0.5 AR pts

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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.

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