Animal Zombies

Zombies, bloodsucking beasts, creepy creatures and real-life monsters really do exist!




Title: Animal Zombies
Author: Chana Stiefel
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
ISBN:  9781426331497

Review:

The movies and television have no problem sharing their zombie frights. But, how would you feel if you found out that zombies really do exist? The parasitic emerald jewell wasp, Amplulex compressa, turns its victim cockroaches into zombies by paralyzing them with venom and taking control over them as a host for its larvae. Other parasites that turn prey into zombies are hair worms, liver flukes, Toxoplasma gondii, flat worms and Leuchochloridium to name a few. No need to fear, if you like being in environments that can potentially put you in harms way of zombie parasites, readers can find a list of tools for your Zombie Emergency Kit. Make sure you keep water, food, flashlights, duct tape a radio and first aid supplies just to be safe.

The world is filled with vapmires too. We know that mosquitos like to suck blood and so do vampire bats and leeches. But, have no fear there is a list of supplies called Bat Man Gear that will help you explore those bat filled caves. This creepy guide also covers sinister sea monsters too. The Portuguese man of war which stings and can kill. The conus geographus snail shoots venom from its nose. There are sharks, a speeding peacock mantis shrimp, super squid and more.

If you are prepared to be creeped out this book has creatures you can see and even some you won’t. There are snakes and spiders that sew. Bone digging porcupines and werewolves are here as well. Parents, teachers and fans of things that go bump in the night will enjoy the Meet the Monsters, Freaky Facts, and Did You Know snippets on each page. There are more resources and a glossary on the back pages. And as always fantastic photos of these cool animal zombies.

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