microbiology

A brief biography of Louis Pasteur who became famous for figuring out how to kill off damaging microbes. Through his curiosity and creativity, his research led to the development of vaccinations.

Contains more than two-hundred cross-referenced entries and thirteen essays on topics that affect global health, industry, and the environment, covering algae, bacteria, food-borne illness, influenza, AIDS, bioterrorism, sanitation, and other related topics, and includes classifications of bacteria and archaea, a breakdown of human diseases caused by mircroorganisms, and other resources.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to microbiologists. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--.

Uses real-life examples of microbiology in action to introduce facts about bacteria.

"It's a germ's world. We're just living in it! Elise Gravel introduces us to the heroes and villains of the microscopic world, stopping to marvel at their unique names and wondrous shapes" --Back cover.

"Earth is home to trillions of germs. But for most of human history, people didn't know they existed! Learn how the microscope changed everything, allowing scientists to see germs-and discover their surprising benefits"--.

Publisher Annotation: This lively peek into the amazing world of microbes, replete with a kid-pleasing ?ick? factor, is chock-full of facts, humor, and fun illustrations.

This chapter book biography shows how a self-taught scientist was the first to observe the microbial life in and around us. By building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanities understanding of the oft-invisible world around us.

Microbes are everywhere! They live on and under the ground. They live in all kinds of water on Earth, even around the hottest deep-sea vents. They even live on and inside your body! Since the advent of powerful microscopes, scientists have been studying our world's smallest denizens. Many people get scared just hearing the words "bacteria," "fungus," and "virus" because of the diseases they cause. However, scientists have discovered many beneficial microbes that actually help support all life on Earth. Geneticists have sequenced the genomes of numerous microbes, extending our knowledge of the organisms and how they affect our lives.

" ... Angela E. Douglas describes what we know about our resident microbiomes, explains how and why our health depends on them, and equips readers with background to better judge assertions made about microbiome-based applications"--Back cover.