Gr 3-5-Profusely illustrated overviews profile a gaggle of infamous pests. In each one, short paragraphs of lively text cover essential information about the featured animals: distinctive physical and behavioral characteristics of particular groups/species, classification, basic anatomy, feeding habits, habitats, etc.; outline their evolution and historical relationship to humans; and offer tips to prevent infestations and for knowing what to do when they occur. Each title also includes sections with movie and literary trivia, idioms, and so on, tied to the animals and intriguing miscellaneous facts. (For instance, cockroaches can survive 12 to 15 times the amount of radiation humans can endure.) Color photographs complement the text on almost every page.
