Books About Parasites

The Best Parasites Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about parasites? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 6 Favorite Books About Parasites

The Invasion (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
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$2374
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Invasion (Graphic Novel)

Five kids gain powers to fight a hidden alien threat.

240 pages· 9,556 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 2,297 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Jake and his friends witness a mysterious light, discovering a secret alien invasion. Gifted with the ability to morph into powerful animals, they must outwit a formidable enemy threatening humanity. Can they harness their new powers to save the world, or will the silent menace prevail?
100 Most Disgusting Things on the Planet
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

100 Most Disgusting Things on the Planet

Discover the world's most revolting creatures, foods, and inventions with a Yuck Factor rating on every page.

112 pages· 24,921 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 196 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Dive into a world of the grotesque, where every page reveals a new level of disgust. From bizarre creatures and offensive plants to revolting foods and human oddities like snot and scabs, this book challenges your stomach with its Yuck Factor ratings. Will you dare to explore the depths of the world's most repulsive wonders?
Zombie Makers
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$2912
Picture Book · Ages 9–14 · 2012

Zombie Makers

Discover nature's real-life zombie makers and their unsuspecting victims.

48 pages· 7,266 words· Est. 56 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 465 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Explore the eerie world where nature's zombie makers, like a mind-controlling fungus and a wasp that enslaves cockroaches, turn creatures into mindless puppets. What drives these bizarre transformations?
Feasting Bedbugs, Mites, and Ticks
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010

Feasting Bedbugs, Mites, and Ticks

Discover the hidden world of tiny pests that invade our lives.

32 pages· 5,003 words· Est. 42 min read
4.0 Goodreads · 4 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Explore the unsettling realm of bedbugs, mites, and ticks that secretly inhabit our homes and bodies. Uncover their life cycles, the diseases they spread, and how to defend against these unseen invaders. Vivid imagery and intriguing facts reveal the truth behind the creepy sensation of crawling skin. Delve into the origins of the phrase 'sleep tight and don’t let the bedbugs bite,' and learn how these minuscule creatures impact our daily lives. Are you ready to face the microscopic menace lurking in the shadows?
What Do We Know About Zombies?
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2025

What Do We Know About Zombies?

Explore the chilling history and lore of zombies. Are they myth or reality?

112 pages· 8,406 words· Est. 57 min read
3.9 Goodreads · 76 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Dive into the eerie world of zombies, where folklore meets reality. Discover how explorer William Seabrook's 1929 Haitian encounters sparked a fascination with the undead. From sugarcane fields to Hollywood screens, unravel the mystery of zombies and their grip on our fears. Are they myth, legend, or something more?
Itch!
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

Itch!

By Anita Sanchez, Gilbert Ford (Illustrator)

Discover the surprising science behind what makes you itch.

80 pages· 9,293 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 120 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Dive into the fascinating world of itches, where every scratch tells a story. From poison ivy to pesky fleas, explore the biology and history behind this universal sensation. With laugh-out-loud illustrations and practical tips, uncover why your body sends these itchy signals and how to soothe them. Perfect for curious minds eager to learn about the science of scratching.