Microbe Wars by Gill Arbuthnott
Since the beginning of human history, we have been at war with an invisible enemy. in 1918 a new illness called the Spanish Flu killed 50 million people in 18 months; In the 18th century edward Jenner developed the first vaccine, and since the 1930s penicillin has saved millions of lives.
Another book perfect for reading together is Microbe Wars by Gill Arbuthnott and Marianna Madriz (Templar Books, £1499). Exploring microbes - bacteria, viruses, protists and fungi - this is the story of how humans battle against microbes, but also how we utilise them for good. An important read for the current moment, this book shows that the unseen world around us is not always as terrifying might seem. * The Scotsman *
Gill Arbuthnott lives in Edinburgh and has been a published author since 2003. She writes fiction and non-fiction and reckons that being a children's author is probably the best job in the world. Her recent books Dark Spell, Beneath and What Makes You You? have been shortlisted for major UK book awards. A former science teacher, she loves mixing scientific fact with wonderful anecdotes of people and places.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781787419155 |
| ISBN 10 | 1787419150 |
| Title | Microbe Wars |
| Author | Gill Arbuthnott |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Templar Publishing |
| Year published | 2021-09-02 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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