A kid's book! Only 48 pages? Well, let me just say, they were a fascinating 48 pages taken from real research from real scientists in the field today. The author actually communicates with scientists around the world to get her information for this book. I don't know how she gets the great photos.
Example: A fly turned into a zombie by a fungus. The fly ingests fungus contaminated food. The fungus grows inside of the fly. The fly is actually being eaten from the inside and will soon die, but before it does, it has the deep need to sit on a leaf up high (due to the fungus). Then, when it dies, the fungus actually bursts through the fly spreading the fungus spores into the air so more unsuspecting flies can be contaminated and turn into zombies to do the fungus's will.
Also, note to self: Never go to Africa where there are these fleas in the water that can get into your body and grow into 3 foot worms that eventually burrow out of your leg!!! Yech! Seriously. and there is a picture of it.
As you can see, it is a great book. Highly recommended.
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