bacteria

Pox, a young germ on his first assignment, not only refuses to infect a girl with chicken pox, he also helps defend her from other germs and, for his heroism, is made Honorary Chief of the Immune System.

Sam and his mother talk about germs, viruses, and bacteria, including how the body fights harmful germs and uses germs that are helpful.

Outlines the characteristics of bacteria, viruses, and other forms of microscopic life and discusses how they function and potentially spread disease. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

An introduction to the world of microbes, describing different types of microscopic organisms, looking at their role in the human body and in the world, discussing the use of microbes in food and medicines, examining the microscopic causes of disease, and considering the possibility of microbes on other planets.

Describes distasteful things that can be found in schools, discussing sweat, mucus, vomit, lice, and other topics.

Teaches children the importance of good personal hygiene, explaining what germs are, how they are spread, and what can be done to keep healthy.

Describes ten disgusting places including coal mines, hog farms, slaughterhouses, and the dump; and explains what makes them so nasty.

Introduces the microorganisms; discusses the physical characteristics, life cycle, and uses for bacteria; and describes the different types of algae.

Provides an overview of bacteria and viruses, covering bacterial morphology, the evolution of bacteria, types of bacteria, virus evolution, types of viruses, cycles of viral infection, and other related topics.

Describes the development of antibiotics and explores the recent phenomenon of drug-resistant bacteria.