Zombie Fish

Zombie Animals: Parasites Take Control!

Tapeworms aren’t just a problem for people. They control a fish called the stickleback, directing it to superhot water where the tapeworm has a chance to grow as big as it can. If the tapeworm gets its way—and it often does—infected fish end up with huge bellies full of a tapeworm that may be bigger than the fish! Readers learn all about this terrible parasite as well as others that turn fish into zombies. Full-color photographs enhance intriguing science content, including how the fish survives a parasitic infestation and how each parasite spreads.

RL
Grades
2-3
IL
Grades
2-5
GRL
M
Details:
Product type:
ISBN: 978-1-4824-2840-7
Author: Jolene Alessi
Copyright: 2016
Reading Level: Grades 2-3
Interest Level: Grades 2-5
GRL: M
Lexile: 800L
Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 8 1/2"