Books About Parasites

The Best Parasites Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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 Invasion (Graphic Novel)
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Invasion (Graphic Novel)

By K.A. Applegate, Michael Grant, Chris Grine (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Animorphs: Graphic Novel series

Five kids gain powers to fight a hidden alien threat.

240 pages· 9,556 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,259 ratings
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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?
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
4.0/5 Goodreads · 197 ratings
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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?
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
4.0/5 Goodreads · 466 ratings
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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?
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
3.9/5 Goodreads · 119 ratings
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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.
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