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The Mosquito
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Author : Timothy C. Winegard
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2019-08-06
The Mosquito written by Timothy C. Winegard and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-06 with History categories.
**The instant New York Times bestseller.** *An international bestseller.* Finalist for the Lane Anderson Award Finalist for the RBC Taylor Award “Hugely impressive, a major work.”—NPR A pioneering and groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that offers a dramatic new perspective on the history of humankind, showing how through millennia, the mosquito has been the single most powerful force in determining humanity’s fate Why was gin and tonic the cocktail of choice for British colonists in India and Africa? What does Starbucks have to thank for its global domination? What has protected the lives of popes for millennia? Why did Scotland surrender its sovereignty to England? What was George Washington's secret weapon during the American Revolution? The answer to all these questions, and many more, is the mosquito. Across our planet since the dawn of humankind, this nefarious pest, roughly the size and weight of a grape seed, has been at the frontlines of history as the grim reaper, the harvester of human populations, and the ultimate agent of historical change. As the mosquito transformed the landscapes of civilization, humans were unwittingly required to respond to its piercing impact and universal projection of power. The mosquito has determined the fates of empires and nations, razed and crippled economies, and decided the outcome of pivotal wars, killing nearly half of humanity along the way. She (only females bite) has dispatched an estimated 52 billion people from a total of 108 billion throughout our relatively brief existence. As the greatest purveyor of extermination we have ever known, she has played a greater role in shaping our human story than any other living thing with which we share our global village. Imagine for a moment a world without deadly mosquitoes, or any mosquitoes, for that matter? Our history and the world we know, or think we know, would be completely unrecognizable. Driven by surprising insights and fast-paced storytelling, The Mosquito is the extraordinary untold story of the mosquito’s reign through human history and her indelible impact on our modern world order.
Mosquito
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Author : Andrew Spielman
language : en
Publisher: Hachette Books
Release Date : 2001-08-01
Mosquito written by Andrew Spielman and has been published by Hachette Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-08-01 with Nature categories.
Now in paperback--a fascinating work of popular science from a world-renowned expert on mosquitoes and a prize-winning reporter. In this lively and comprehensive portrait of the mosquito, its role in history, and its threat to mankind, Spielman and D'Antonio take a mosquito's-eye view of nature and man. They show us how mosquitoes breed, live, mate, and die, and introduce us to their enemies, both natural and man-made. The authors present tragic and often grotesque examples of how the mosquito has insinuated itself into human history, from the malaria that devastated invaders of ancient Rome to the current widespread West Nile fever panic. Filled with little-known facts and remarkable anecdotes that bring this tiny being into larger focus, Mosquito offers fascinating, alarming, and convincing evidence that the sooner we get to know this pesky insect, the better off we'll be.
The Mosquito
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Author : Lisa Owings
language : en
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Release Date : 2007-01-01
The Mosquito written by Lisa Owings and has been published by Bellwether Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Everyone knows that mosquitoes are bloodsuckers. But did you know that some can cast the shadow of death with a bite? They spread malaria and life-threatening fevers through their saliva. Learn about one of the vampires of the animal kingdom.
Efa And The Mosquito
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Author : Alscess Lewis-Brown
language : en
Publisher: Editorial Campana
Release Date : 2010
Efa And The Mosquito written by Alscess Lewis-Brown and has been published by Editorial Campana this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with categories.
Efa, a little girl who lives happily with her parents and brother in the Virgin Islands, saves a mosquito who is trapped in the netting over her bed and is granted a wish--to ride a taxi-bus into town--but she soon realizes that she is not ready to be grown up. Includes facts about dengue fever, which is spread by mosquitoes.
The Mosquito Crusades
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Author : Gordon Patterson
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2009-04-06
The Mosquito Crusades written by Gordon Patterson and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-06 with Nature categories.
Among the struggles of the twentieth century, the one between humans and mosquitoes may have been the most vexing, as demonstrated by the long battle to control these bloodsucking pests. As vectors of diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, encephalitis, and dengue fever, mosquitoes forced open a new chapter in the history of medical entomology. Based on extensive use of primary sources, The Mosquito Crusades traces this saga and the parallel efforts of civic groups in New Jersey's Meadowlands and along San Francisco Bay's east side to manage the dangerous mosquito population. Providing readers with a fascinating exploration of the relationship between science, technology, and public policy, Gordon Patterson's narrative begins in New Jersey with John B. Smith's effort to develop a comprehensive plan and solution for mosquito control, one that would serve as a national model. From the Reed Commission's 1900 yellow fever experiment to the first Earth Day seventy years later, Patterson provides an eye-opening account of the crusade to curtail the deadly mosquito population.
The Tiger And The Mosquito
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Author : Mrinalini Srivastava
language : en
Publisher: Children's Book Trust
Release Date : 2003
The Tiger And The Mosquito written by Mrinalini Srivastava and has been published by Children's Book Trust this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Mosquitoes categories.
"Who is bigger? Action speaks more than words"--Provided by publisher.
Butty And The Mosquito
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Author : Bassey Ubong
language : en
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Release Date : 2012-03-27
Butty And The Mosquito written by Bassey Ubong and has been published by Trafford Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-27 with Fiction categories.
Butty and the Mosquito is the first in a series aimed at simplifying scientific concepts in biology and related subjects for youngsters. It makes learning about nature an easy task. Butty, a beautiful butterfly is made to assume the human role of learning about animals, plants, and nature in general and imparting such knowledge to children. Because Butty can move about noiselessly, it can perch anywhere without being noticed and is thus able to listen to the conversation of animals, plants, and other creations of Mother Nature. In Butty and the Mosquito, Butty brings to readers the story of mosquitoes their life cycle, their habits, their habitat (where they live) their importance to human beings, and how they can be controlled or eliminated. The book starts as a literature text before going into the biology of mosquitoes. As the young or adult reader progresses, he or she learns about mosquitoes in a more practical way. The method is different from what obtains in a normal biology class. The student absorbs more quickly because of the easy and practical presentation of facts. As much as is possible, simple words are used to aid understanding. However, where simplification would lead to loss of meaning, some more difficult terms are used. It is expected that readers will appreciate the dangers of mosquito bites and that the book will assist in the campaign to rid the world of mosquitoes, and by extension, the diseases they transmit.
The Mosquito Its Life Activities And Impact On Human Affairs
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Author : J. D. Gillett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1972
The Mosquito Its Life Activities And Impact On Human Affairs written by J. D. Gillett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Mosquitoes categories.
Mosquitos in general; Eggs; Larvae; Pupae; Adults; Flight; The feeding cycle; The ovarian cycle; The circadian rhythm; Strains and species; Parasites and predators; Mosquitos as nuisance; Mosquitos and disease; mosquitos and history.
Look Out For The Mosquito
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Author : Maci Dessen
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2015-07-15
Look Out For The Mosquito written by Maci Dessen and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
What’s that buzzing in your ear? It’s the star of this book—the pesky mosquito! Readers will love learning fun facts about these familiar insects, including their habitat, diet, anatomy, and behavior. Readers will also learn about the dangers associated with mosquitos, especially their ability to spread fatal diseases. Close-up, eye-catching photographs and high-interest text combine to make this an engaging read for even the most reluctant reader. Fascinating fact boxes are included throughout the book to add to the reader’s learning experience.
Buzz Sting Bite
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Author : Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson
language : en
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Release Date : 2019-07-02
Buzz Sting Bite written by Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson and has been published by Simon & Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-02 with Science categories.
An enthusiastic, witty, and informative introduction to the world of insects and why we—and the planet we inhabit—could not survive without them. Insects comprise roughly half of the animal kingdom. They live everywhere—deep inside caves, 18,000 feet high in the Himalayas, inside computers, in Yellowstone’s hot springs, and in the ears and nostrils of much larger creatures. There are insects that have ears on their knees, eyes on their penises, and tongues under their feet. Most of us think life would be better without bugs. In fact, life would be impossible without them. Most of us know that we would not have honey without honeybees, but without the pinhead-sized chocolate midge, cocoa flowers would not pollinate. No cocoa, no chocolate. The ink that was used to write the Declaration of Independence was derived from galls on oak trees, which are induced by a small wasp. The fruit fly was essential to medical and biological research experiments that resulted in six Nobel prizes. Blowfly larva can clean difficult wounds; flour beetle larva can digest plastic; several species of insects have been essential to the development of antibiotics. Insects turn dead plants and animals into soil. They pollinate flowers, including crops that we depend on. They provide food for other animals, such as birds and bats. They control organisms that are harmful to humans. Life as we know it depends on these small creatures. With ecologist Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson as our capable, entertaining guide into the insect world, we’ll learn that there is more variety among insects than we can even imagine and the more you learn about insects, the more fascinating they become. Buzz, Sting, Bite is an essential introduction to the little creatures that make the world go round.