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The Mosquito Book: An Entertaining, Fact-Filled Look at the Dreaded Pesky Bloodsuckers
Contributor(s): Ortler, Brett (Author)
ISBN: 1591934885     ISBN-13: 9781591934882
Publisher: Adventure Publications
OUR PRICE:   $11.66  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: April 2014
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BISAC Categories:
- Nature | Animals - Insects & Spiders
- Sports & Recreation | Camping
- Nature | Reference
Dewey: 595.772
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.1" W x 7" (0.50 lbs) 144 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Keep Mosquitoes Away

Everyone's had a summer evening ruined by mosquitoes. Learn what really works to prevent that irritation. Fun and easy to read, this book by Brett Ortler contains everything you need to understand-- and avoid--mosquitoes.

  • A review of CDC-recommended repellents and products
  • A rundown of junk products, superstitions and other "repellents" that don't work
  • A simple introduction to the science of mosquitoes
  • A review of mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria and West Nile virus

    Amazing mosquito-related facts: Did you know that the U.S. military issued mosquito-related propaganda during World War II? One of the artists they hired was none other than Dr. Seuss.

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