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Author
Series
Lexile measure
AD 490L
Language
English
Description
Sneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with children. And that's why it's never too soon to teach little ones about germs and ways to stay clean and healthy. This book is a short course for kids on what germs are, what they do, and why it's so important to cover them up, block them from spreading, and wash them down the drain. Simple words complement warm, inviting, full-color illustrations that show real-life...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : chiefly color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Go microscopic with Max Axiom as he explores the cellular world to teach about bacteria. Learn about all the different kinds of bacteria, from the good to the bad, as well as how to keep yourself safe. With brand-new Capstone 4D videos, writing prompts and discussion questions, and a hands-on activity, Max helps young readers understand how even the smallest bacteria make a huge impact on the world.
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2010
Lexile measure
930L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains the history of germs which cause disease along with germs which are good for making cheese and yogurt. Also discusses specific diseases like the Black Death, the Flu, Malaria, and Smallpox. Also clarifies why hand washing is so important in disease prevention.
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Lexile measure
AD 480L
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Min is a microbe. She is small. Very small. In fact, so small that you'd need to look through a microscope to see her. Or you can simply open this book and take Min on an adventure to amazing places she's never seen before--like the icy glaciers of your tooth or the twisted, tangled jungle of your shirt. The perfect book for anyone who wants to take a closer look at the world.
Author
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Description
"Discover the bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes that keep our bodies and our world running, as well as how and when they can be harmful and the precautions we can take to prevent them from becoming so. Meet a glowing squid, traveling fungus spores, and much more. Walk the line between 'ew, gross!' and 'oh, cool!,' exploring why we need bacteria and introducing readers to its microbial mates--viruses, fungi, algae, archaea, and protozoa....
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
vii, 323 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Picture this: after a long week, you finally have the house to yourself. As you settle into the couch, something stirs--a mouse darts out from under a cupboard, a fly zips past the window--and you suddenly realize that you're not alone after all. Indeed, our homes are buzzing with life, but aside from the pursuit of better pest control, we've had only the barest understanding of it. That is why Rob Dunn and his team decided to take a closer look....
Author
Series
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
x, 205 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Looks at how ancient microorganisms in primordial oceans transformed the chemistry of the planet over billions of years, eventually allowing the development of more complex forms of life, and how they continue to make life on earth possible.
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Many people know the dangers of coming in contact with different types of bacteria, but what they may not be familiar with are the good types of bacteria. This accessible text explains the various types of good and bad bacteria and their value to different ecosystems. Readers will deepen their understanding of these organisms after seeing what they look like under a microscope.
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2023.
Lexile measure
AD 410L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Entertaining, eye-opening and educational, this deep dive into the microscopic world of germs discusses the microbes in and on our bodies that help us survive, the ones that don't and everything in between.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
1010L
Physical Desc
36 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"...an informative and entertaining look at the good and the bad (and possibly a few ugly) microscopic organisms that live in you and on you."--Page [4] of cover.
17) Bacteria
Author
Pub. Date
2004
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A study of the single-celled disease-causing micro-organisms known as bacteria, discussing how they function, how they cause illness, and how we can protect ourselves against them.
19) Bacteria
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English