Microbes by Christine Burillo-Kirch

Microbes by Christine Burillo-Kirch

If our vision improved one million times, we would be able to see microbes in the air, on our skin, in the soil, in water, and on food In Microbes: Discover an Unseen World, readers journey through microscopic worlds that collide with our own on a daily basis to encounter bacteria, viruses, fungi, protists, and archaea.

There are some microbes we can't live without, such as those that help us digest our food, while others can harm or even kill us, such as influenza and ebola. Microbes looks at some of the ways the body protects itself from diseases and infections through critical thinking exercises that explore the differences between harmful and beneficial microbes. Follow in the footsteps of the scientists who had both the genius and the imagination to research and discover microbes.

Hands-on experiments such as building a mini incubator, making bacterial growth plates, and growing fungi allow children to explore their microbiological surroundings safely while employing the scientific method to discover details about microbes. Fun facts and primary sources make learning fun and integrative, while cartoon illustrations engage kids' imaginations and prod their natural curiosity about this weird and fascinating topic.

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ISBN 13	9781619303102
ISBN 10	1619303108
Title	Microbes
Author	Christine Burillo-Kirch
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Nomad Press
Year published	2015-10-29
Number of pages	128
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