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.

Miss Frizzle's class discovers the world of microbes.

Did you know you share your home with monsters?! In this book explore the menagerie of tiny and unusual creatures--arthropods (insects, mites, and spiders)--found in our lawns and gardens, our food, our beds, our clothes, and even our eyelashes. Some of these monsters are so tiny that they were barely recognized, even by scientists, until the invention of the electron microscope. Although they may seem like aliens from another planet, these miniscule...

Explore whether there's a factual basis for beliefs and sayings about the microscopic world. Readers will find out if microbes are really the most deadly creatures on Earth, whether washing your hands with soap and water really gets rid of germs, and if it is true that microbes have saved millions of lives.

"When people think of life forms, they often think of animals and plants. Not all organisms fit into these two groups. Protists are a hugely diverse group of organisms. They are usually tiny and made up of just a single cell. This valuable resource features colorful photographs that correlate very closely to details of the narrative, encouraging readers to develop a deeper understanding of the book's material as well as key concepts related to elementary...

An introduction to microorganisms with instructions for twenty-five projects.

"Describes microbes commonly found on the human body"--

They live inside and outside your body, as well as everywhere in the world: microbes! But what do you know about these microscopic creatures? This book reveals just how amazing they really are! It's high time you discover their 'invisible' world.

Within our bodies hides an entire world of organisms called microbes. They digest our food and protect our immune systems, and without them, we would die. Through Katie Brosnan's personable illustrations, we follow the digestive process from the moment the food enters our mouths to the moment the waste leaves our bodies. Along the way we are introduced to a variety of microbes - good and bad - and gain an insight into the vast ecosystem that exists...