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My first book of microbes : viruses, bacteria, fungi and more / Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferrón & Eduard Altarriba.

Ferrón, Sheddad Kaid-Sala, (author.). Altarriba, Eduard, (illustrator.).

Summary:

My First Book of Microbes is the ideal STEM book for children it uses fascinating bite-size facts, clear and simple explanations, and attractive and absorbing illustrations to demystify the hidden world of microbes. You'll discover what they are, where they come from and what they do, as well as which ones are good and which can be harmful. Especially pertinent are the clear explanations about how viruses spread, the role of antibodies and the importance of vaccines essential understanding for us all during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic; in fact, there's a whole spread dedicated to COVID-19. Packed with clever analogies that make understanding a difficult topic easy, this STEM title is perfect for young budding scientists with an active and enquiring mind and for people of any age who are interested in learning about the natural world and the human body.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781787081161
  • Physical Description: 63 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
  • Publisher: Lewes, East Sussex : Button Books, 2021.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
But how big are microbes? -- Microscopes -- Cells -- Types of microbes -- Bacteria -- Types of bacteria -- Bacterial reproduction -- We are not alone -- Archaea -- Fungi -- Protozoa -- Algae -- Viruses -- Types of viruses -- Phages -- Microbial biotechnology -- "Mini" multicellular organisms -- Infections -- Washing your hands -- Antibiotics -- Bacterial resistance -- Transmission -- Our defenses -- Memory cells, immunization -- Vaccines -- Epidemics -- Vaccines protect us all -- Great epidemics and pandemics in history -- Covid-19.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 8+.

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Subject:
Microorganisms > Juvenile literature.
Bacteria > Juvenile literature.
Viruses > Juvenile literature.
Fungi > Juvenile literature.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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