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Microbes are incredibly tiny organisms; they are so small that millions of them can fit on a head of a pin! These cells, though invisible to the naked eye, are vital to the human race and ecosystem. This book covers six distinct types of microbes, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, archaea, and protozoa. Discover what they are, what they do, and how they survive!

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9781634110099

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Packed full of excellent information, I learned a lot from reading this book. - Dominic Walliman (Physicist and author of Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space) Microbes would make an excellent addition to any library. I can see middle school Life Science teachers using this book either as an introduction or to supplement lessons about various bacteria, viruses, algae, and protozoans. My copy is going straight to the local library where I know it will be a hit - National Science Teachers Association Microbes is an impressive general overview about the world of microscopic organisms. The illustrations are charming, adeptly utilize humor, and appeal to a wide variety of ages. It also excellently highlights important concepts of microbes. The information is organized, interesting, relevant and generates an enthusiastic energy to ask more questions and learn more. It's a win! - The Picture Book Review This is most definitely an asset to anyone needing to know about microbes whatever your age! - Nayu's Reading Corner

Packed full of excellent information, I learned a lot from reading this book. - Dominic Walliman (Physicist and author of Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space) Microbes would make an excellent addition to any library. I can see middle school Life Science teachers using this book either as an introduction or to supplement lessons about various bacteria, viruses, algae, and protozoans. My copy is going straight to the local library where I know it will be a hit - National Science Teachers Association Microbes is an impressive general overview about the world of microscopic organisms. The illustrations are charming, adeptly utilize humor, and appeal to a wide variety of ages. It also excellently highlights important concepts of microbes. The information is organized, interesting, relevant and generates an enthusiastic energy to ask more questions and learn more. It's a win! - The Picture Book Review This is most definitely an asset to anyone needing to know about microbes whatever your age! - Nayu's Reading Corner

Packed full of excellent information, I learned a lot from reading this book. - Dominic Walliman (Physicist and author of Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space)

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Amy Gallagher is a UK-based artist with a BA in illustration and visual media and diplomas in professional studies and art and design from the London College of Communication UAL. Inspired by a visit to the Grant's Museum of Zoology in London, she decided to create a book about the wonderful world of microbiology. ""Microbes"" is her first book.

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