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Starred Review on November 1, 2024 | Middle To High School
Gr 5 Up—Wood, a parasitologist, walks readers through the good, bad, and ugly in this nonfiction book about parasites. The book opens with an introduction in which the author details how she first became interested in and ultimately chose to spend her career studying parasites. Part I largely shares information about specific parasites in nature and their host animals. Part II brings parasites up close and personal as Wood details the intersection of parasites and humans (specifically th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More