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A World in a Drop of Water by Alvin Silverstein

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Part of Dover Science For Kids Ser series

Summary

Fascinating introduction to the world of single-celled organisms recounts the feeding, reproductive, and defensive strategies employed by an array of curious creatures: amoeba, paramecium, suctorian, hydra, others. Easy-to-understand language, 37 illustrations.

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A World in a Drop of Water by Alvin Silverstein

This inexpensive volume showcases an array of curious creatures: a blob-like amoeba; a slipper-shaped paramecium and its mortal enemy, the suctorian; and many others. The authors recount the feeding, reproductive, and defensive strategies employed by these animals in easy-to-understand language that opens the door to a wonderful world of discovery. 37 illustrations.

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SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780486403816
ISBN 10 0486403815
Title A World in a Drop of Water
Author Alvin Silverstein
Series Dover Science For Kids Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Dover Publications Inc.
Year published 2003-03-28
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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