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Both a manual and an entertaining read, this details the history and biology of headlice, with advice on how to spot an infestation and the many different ways of dealing with it. Compares natural and chemical treatments, gadgets and combs, and other aspects of our relationship with these annoying arthropods. Also shows that most of what you have been told or think you know about headlice is wrong. With anecdotes, myths, pictures, cartoons, silly stories and interesting facts.
Synopsis
Both a manual and an entertaining read, The Little Book of Nits is illuminated with amusing anecdotes, myths, pictures, cartoons, silly stories and interesting facts. It's a quick reference tool for parents and carers, and an entertaining little guide to these most irritating of insects.