Wood-boring insects have chewed on our planet since the days of the dinosaurs. They can eat through furniture, books, hard wood floors, and trees. These insects can eat people out of house and home, yet play an important role in preserving forest by decomposing wood and creating compost for plants. Creative titles such as, Creepy Lore, Unwanted Guests, and Creepy Stories will tempt even reluctant of readers. High-quality photographs show the good, the bad, and the ugly in this group of home-wrecking insects. Short blocks of text combine scientific information with humor.