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This book discusses how fleas attack, the disease they carry, and how they can be controlled.
Quick Summary
Forget everything you think you know about boring bugs because fleas are actually tiny superhero villains with super-jumping powers and a dark history of spreading deadly diseases. Kids will be grossed out and fascinated as they discover how fleas can launch themselves 150 times their body length, survive almost anywhere, and have been responsible for the bubonic plague that wiped out millions of people. If your kid devours the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker series or loves weird animal facts from National Geographic Kids, they'll be obsessed with this pest-packed read. Perfect for middle graders in grades 4-6 who love learning about the weird and wacky side of science and nature.