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Microbes (Earths Smallest Superheroes (Real-Life Reads))

by Alix Wood

Book Details

Publisher:Ruby Tuesday Books Limited
Published:2024
Pages:37
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:178856460X

Reading Info

Age Range:8-12

About This Book

Packed with science, this book peers into the microscopic world of microbes. Meet the superhero microbes that make our lives possible and the anti-heroes that cause trouble in our world and can do us harm. Meet some weird and wonderful species of bacteria, viruses, and fungi Learn how microbes are essential to habitats and ecosystems everywhere Investigate the habitat that's home to billions of microbesβ€”your body! And discover how microbes are helping our planet, from "eating" unwanted plastic w

Our Review

This engaging science book offers a fascinating look into the microscopic world of microbes, presenting bacteria, viruses, and fungi as the tiny superheroes and anti-heroes that shape our lives. Young readers will discover how these microscopic organisms are essential to ecosystems everywhere, from breaking down plastic waste to maintaining the delicate balance of natural habitats. The book takes a particularly compelling turn when it investigates the human body as a microbial habitat, home to billions of these tiny life forms. Through clear explanations and vivid examples, children gain a new appreciation for the invisible world all around them.

What makes this microbiology book stand out is its ability to transform complex scientific concepts into accessible, exciting adventures that will captivate curious minds. The approach balances educational content with engaging storytelling, showing both the beneficial microbes that make life possible and the harmful ones that cause disease. Budding scientists and nature enthusiasts will especially appreciate learning how these microscopic superheroes are helping solve environmental problems. This exploration of the microbial world will leave young readers with a lasting sense of wonder about the hidden forces that sustain our planet.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction