microorganisms

A brief discussion of one-celled plants and animals known as microbes. Suggested experiments are included.

Ms. Frizzle shrinks her students and takes them on a tour of a rotten tomato and a hamster's water dish in an attempt to prove to Keesha that microbes are responsible for turning a prize cucumber into a pickle.

Explores how diseases caused by mutant germs, such as SARS, affect the world, discusses how they originated, and offers suggestions as to how their spread can be prevented in the future.

A guide to exploring the microscopic world of plants and animals, including suggestions for photographing specimens and examining microscopic causes of air and water pollution.

Presents magnified photographs and information about some of the microscopic organisms that live on school books, lunches, and other parts of the school, including a look at the tiny creatures that cause colds and flu.

Looks at the world of microorganisms.

Photomicrography reveals the microscopic creatures that live, usually undetected, in the home and on the human body.

A simple introduction to microbes, including what they are, how they affect the body, bacteria, fungi, viruses, their roles in disease, and how to stay healthy.