Meet the microbes! the tiny living things that mould our lives
By Emily Dr. Grossman
Tiny creatures are everywhere—but which unseen microbes help us, and which might make us ill?
fascinating · playful · informative · colourful
Genres
What is Meet the microbes! the tiny living things that mould our lives about?
What are microbes, and where can you find them? Meet the tiny living things that surround us—in the soil, sea, air, food and even our bodies. Some microbes can make us ill, but many are helpful: they keep us healthy, help plants grow and make foods such as bread, yoghurt and cheese. With lively illustrations and clear, playful explanations, this picture book introduces children to the surprising world of bacteria, fungi and other microscopic life.
About the author
Dr Emily Grossman is a science communicator, author and television expert who loves making big scientific ideas easy and exciting. She writes fun books that answer surprising questions and help young readers see how amazing the world can be. Her popular titles include Brain-Fizzing Facts: Awesome Science Questions Answered, World-Whizzing Facts: Awesome Earth Questions Answered and Meet the Microbes! Emily enjoys inspiring children to ask questions, explore, and discover whether they might become scientists one day.
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2022
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