{"product_id":"the-mosquito-book-an-entertaining-fact-filled-look-at-the-dreaded-pesky-bloodsuckers-9781591934882","title":"The Mosquito Book: An Entertaining, Fact-Filled Look at the Dreaded Pesky Bloodsuckers","description":"\u003cb\u003eKeep Mosquitoes Away \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eA review of CDC-recommended repellents and products\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA rundown of junk products, superstitions and other \"repellents\" that don't work\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA simple introduction to the science of mosquitoes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA review of mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria and West Nile virus \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmazing mosquito-related facts: \u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrett 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Adventure Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50656558579986,"sku":"9781591934882","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_116370d6-45ea-4307-8524-64cb1de92e58.jpg?v=1733389204","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-mosquito-book-an-entertaining-fact-filled-look-at-the-dreaded-pesky-bloodsuckers-9781591934882","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}