Description
The Mosquito
Book Summary
Beyond their annoying bite, mosquitoes hide a fascinating world. This illustrated book invites little ones to discover surprising facts about these insects: they live in every country on Earth, they detect humans through our breath, and only the females bite to obtain the blood needed to lay up to 400 eggs a day. An informative work that transforms knowledge into a visual and educational adventure.
What is it about?
The book dismantles the idea that mosquitoes exist only to bite. Through an approachable and entertaining focus, it explains their global distribution, how they track us down, and the biological reason for their bites. It reveals amazing facts, such as the incredible reproductive capacity of the females, and offers practical advice for avoiding their company. It is a window into the secret life of one of the most common, yet least understood, insects.
Main themes
- Mosquito biology and behavior.
- Curiosities about their reproduction and diet.
- Mosquito mechanisms for detecting humans.
- Geographic distribution of the species.
- Children's science communication through illustration.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for children aged 4 and up who are curious about nature and animals. It is also ideal for parents and educators looking for a didactic, visual, and entertaining resource to introduce basic scientific concepts about insects and the world around us.
What this book offers
- Transforms an everyday topic into a fascinating learning experience.
- Fosters scientific curiosity and respect for nature from early childhood.
- Offers verifiable and surprising facts that encourage reflection.
- Combines clear text with engaging illustrations that facilitate understanding.
Technical specifications
- Author: GRAVEL, ELISE
- Publisher: NUBEOCHO
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Illustrated books, children's and young adult: general non-fiction, general knowledge and current affairs
- Collection: CATALAN
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: May 2022
- Number of pages: 36
- Weight: 224 g
Editorial review
This is a high-quality informative work that manages to capture the attention of children without losing informative rigor. The book stands out for its ability to turn a seemingly simple topic into content rich in curious and well-explained facts. It is an excellent resource for sparking interest in science and the observation of the environment, ideal for reading at home or use in the classroom.