microorganisms

Introduces several protists, including diatoms, kelp, and the paramecium; and includes a hands-on investigation of euglena's plant-like and animal-like characteristics.

Provides an introduction to meiofauna--organisms that live between the grains of sand, looks at different types of meiofauna, and discusses the technology that has allowed scientists to study the microscopic creatures.

Looks at some of the different organisms that live in extreme environments--places that are hostile to life, such as hot water, under ice, in caves, and under the sea; and discusses the technology that has allowed scientists to study these so-called extremophiles.

A color-illustrated overview of the various types of life-forms that can survive without sunlight, including creatures living in the deep sea, in caves, and in rocks below the Earth's surface.

A lesson in the helpful and harmful strains of bacteria that are everywhere in our universe. Runs the gamut from flesh-eating bacteria to strains used in biological warfare.

Follows a group of cold germs as they invade Rudy's body and make him sick and quickly spread to his friends and family.

Discusses the history of tuberculosis and the attempts to find a cure.

Serves as a guide to be used for the identification of microorganisms and provides information about microlife forms and how they affect other life forms, including human.

Text and photographs introduce microscopic plant and animal life, viruses, microspores, and other forms of life which can only be viewed through a microscope.

A microscopic study of creatures that live in backyards, such as earwigs, honeybees, ants, and jumping spiders.