AR Book Level
6.4
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
2,488
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
73647 EN
About this book
Hookworms infest the intestines of up to one billion people throughout the world. The parasite threatens its host's health by using its powerful biting mouth to feast on blood. In this book the life cycle and effects of this parasite are examined.