Wasatch County Library

Learn the funny and fascinating story of Charles Darwin and the groundbreaking discoveries his love of the humble worms led to in this hilarious illustrated book. Charles Darwin is widely known for his "Origin of Species" book, yet Darwin had another great love, and that was for worms. Told for the first time for children, this is the silly and fascinating true story of how Charles Darwin came to discover that the humble earthworm is the most important...

"A basic introduction to worms, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as the ability of some species to regenerate"--Provided by publisher.

"What happens when flowers are thirsty? And what about frogs and worms? When Winnie and her friend Droplet go for a walk, they find something strange. The flowers can't bloom. The frogs can't croak. And the worms can't breathe! All the water's being wasted and it's hurting nature. Follow the two friends as they find out how humans harm water supplies. And you'll learn what to do to save water too. Can Winnie and Droplet save the flowers, frogs, and...

"Learn about E. coli, the round worm A. lumbricoides, hepatitis A, C. jejuni, and Staphylococcus aureus. Then try to guess the disease in three different cases"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior of earthworms.

A child greets some of the animals living in a garden, including a butterfly, bee, grasshopper, frog, worm, and spider.

"Imagine microscopic worms living in the soil. They enter your body through your bare feet, travel to your intestines, and stay there for years sucking your blood like vampires. You feel exhausted. You get sick easily. It sounds like a nightmare, but that's what happened in the American South during the 1800s and early 1900s. Doctors never guessed that hookworms were making patients ill, but zoologist Charles Stiles knew better. Working with one of...

A stunning nonfiction picture book about the global diversity hidden in the English language. Did you know that English words come from all over the world and that their meanings have changed along their journey? Our word 'zero' comes from the Arabic word for empty space. 'Companion' is from the Latin for with bread. With simple descriptions and dazzling, evocative and witty illustrations, this is a fascinating introduction to the rich history and...

A collection of gross and horrible facts about the human body.