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The Mosquito Book - by Brett Ortler (Paperback)

The Mosquito Book - by  Brett Ortler (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><b>This fun and easy-to-read book is all about mosquitoes, including what does and doesn't work to keep them away and entertaining mosquito-related facts and trivia.</b><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Keep Mosquitoes Away!</b><p>Everyone's had a summer evening ruined by mosquitoes. Learn what really works to prevent that irritation. Fun and easy to read, this book by Brett Ortler contains everything you need to understand-- and avoid--mosquitoes.</ul><li>A review of CDC-recommended repellents and products</li> <li>A rundown of junk products, superstitions and other "repellents" that don't work</li><li>A simple introduction to the science of mosquitoes</li> <li>A review of mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria and West Nile virus</ul> <p><b>Amazing mosquito-related facts: </b> Did you know that the U.S. military issued mosquito-related propaganda during World War II? One of the artists they hired was none other than Dr. Seuss.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Brett Ortler is an editor at Adventure Publications. While at Adventure, he has edited dozens of books, including many field guides and nature-themed books. In addition to this book, he's authored "The Firefly Book." His own work appears widely, including in "Salon," "Good Men Project," "The Nervous Breakdown," "Living Ready" and in a number of other venues in print and online. He lives in the Twin Cities with his wife and their young children.

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