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Bugged: How Insects Changed History (2014)

by Sarah Albee(Favorite Author)
4.12 of 5 Votes: 1
ISBN
0802734227 (ISBN13: 9780802734228)
languge
English
publisher
Walker Childrens
review 1: Summary: Informational text presenting a variety of facts and figures on death, disease, and destruction...all due to insects!Review: Excellent collection of historical and cultural observations [and effects] of bugs on society and nature. Geared toward upper elementary students [grades 3+] and includes several reference aids such as table of contents, interesting notes [smartly labeled "Insect Asides" and "Pox Box"], index, website suggestions, footnotes, bibliography, glossary, etc. From the author of "Poop Happened." The only thing I wasn't too keen on was the monochromatic quality of the photographs and illustrations [all purple or green].
review 2: This fascinating page turner is sure to delight even the most reluctant middle-grade readers. Brimming with c
... moreaptivating, meticulously-research information, it offers a humorous, punny, fast-paced overview of world history that highlights how diseases transmitted by humans influenced the outcome of wars, determined where civilizations developed, and shape the world we live in. Bugged: How Insects Changed the World is definitely one of my favorite books of the year. less
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cak
I learned so much from this book. I was disgusted and hooked the whole time. Great nonfiction text!
Emzzeeezz
Facinating. At times disturbing, especially the descriptions of the guinea worm.
Lisa
Interesting info...color choice ruined impact of many of the illustrations.
tolzzz
Another fun icky book to read. I liked the Poop book better, though.
Kathi
Fascinating and disgusting! Great pick for reluctant readers.
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