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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
530L
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English
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Germs are all around us, but they're too small to see. Many germs are harmless, but two kinds, viruses and bacteria, can make you sick! How? Read and find out! This classic Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book is all about germs, how they can make you sick, and how your body works to fight them off. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book features rich vocabulary and simple diagrams to explain why you feel poorly when you're sick and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 850L
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever seen a germ up close? Really, really up close? Micrographs and illustrations combine with accessible text to introduce readers to viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and fungi-including COVID-19-that can make people sick"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
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Provides information about germs, explaining how and why people get sick and how the body defends itself against bacteria and viruses, and including stories of germ encounters throughout history, as well as a selection of experiments.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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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.
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English
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"For many people, the word "bacteria" evokes thoughts of harmful germs and illness. While it's true bacteria can often be responsible for getting a person sick, they can also be very helpful. Readers of this innovative book will learn about the good and the bad sides of bacteria, and why humans and other animals would never be able to thrive without them. Key topics are presented using concise text paired with colorful photographs, helping readers...
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English
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"Microbes are everywhere! They live on and under the ground. They live in all kinds of water on Earth, even around the hottest deep-sea vents. They even live on and inside your body! Since the advent of powerful microscopes, scientists have been studying our world's smallest denizens. Many people get scared just hearing the words 'bacteria,' 'fungus,' and 'virus' because of the diseases they cause. However, scientists have discovered many beneficial...
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"Most people automatically associate bacteria with illness. However, 99 percent of all bacteria are either harmless to humans or actually helpful. For instance, we would not be able to digest food without our gut bacteria. Plants would not grow without bacteria to break down the nutrients in the soil for them. In fact, bacteria's ability to break things down is so helpful that scientists are working on harnessing it to clear plastic, oil, and other...
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AD 620L
Language
English
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"Cara and Jon Florance break down how and why we get sick with the help of merry microbes and big-eyed bacteria. This book helps kids see bacteria as an important part of their bodies rather than being something negative. It turns getting sick from something scary into an engaging learning experience. Kids will love following along on the adventures of bacteria and antibiotics, all the while creating a love for science they will carry for a lifetime!"--...
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