Book Description
This updated edition asks some great questions.What is a nit?How long does a head louse live?Why do head lice need to live in people's hair?This book is an introduction to head lice, discussing how they are born, what they look like, what they eat, how they grow, where they live, and how to get rid of them. ... Read more

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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of lice, and how to get rid of them. ... Read more

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Help children learn about prevention and treatment of head lice. Photos of Billy and his family treating head lice will take some of the fear out of what can be a scary experience for kids. Includes health information.

Customer Reviews (1)

Fun way to teach about an embarassing subject
This is a humorous way to let kids know about lice and what to do to prevent or get rid of an infestation.Most 1st or 2nd graders should be able to read this book with little help (there are a few words in it which they might need assistance with) and the illustrations are terrific.

My only complaint is that some of the rhyming text didn't flow smoothly which might be bothersome to young readers. ... Read more

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Rookie Readers actively engage young readers, encouraging language development, building fluency, and promoting independent reading. By targeting a skill, like being able to write and speak consonants, young readers are building fundamental reading skills with the help of fun, lively, colorfully illustrated stories. ... Read more

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Great book!
the book really takes the stigma out of a kid having lice...even the biggest nit-picker would have to admit the book has its facts down, and delivers them in an easy going manner. ... Read more

Book Description
I was scritcha-scratchin'
while a batch-a bugs
was hatchin',
yes, those cooties were
attachin' to my head.

When nits attack,
no one is safe --

and if the lice don't get you,
the cures surely will....
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