Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos, and strong reading level control, this title explores the lives of ticks the creepy parasites that might be living near you. Tiny critters in your hair. Wiggling worms in your gut. Grossed out yet? Awful, Disgusting Parasites will have readers examining these nasty organisms, including where they thrive and how they impact people. Great books for hitting Next Gen Science standards. With diagrams, fun facts, and other infographics, readers won't be able to look away from these hi/lo books.