Most people know mosquitoes are small, annoying bloodsuckers, but many children don´t know that they can also be deadly. One tiny mosquito can transport illnesses from person to person, making them one of the most dangerous insects in the world. This informative book explains how mosquitoes grow, how females find human blood to help lay their eggs, and the types of diseases they carry. Amazing close-up photographs take readers into the miniature world of the mosquito.

Includes index.