Ticks

Did you know that ticks are parasites? They need to live and feed on other animals to survive. Ticks can live for up to 200 days without food and water. Discover more fascinating facts in Ticks, a Bugs that Bite book. This is an AV² media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with embedded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features, such as a slide show, matching word activity, and quiz. The Bugs that Bite series lets readers discover the fascinating facts behind some of the world's insects that bite people. These bugs live in many of the same environments that people inhabit, and they are important to their ecosystems. Bugs that Bite explores the physical characteristics of these bugs, their habitat, diet, and how and why they bite. Each book in this series features detailed diagrams, interesting facts, and other information that is sure to engage even the most reluctant readers.