microbiology

An illustrated exploration of microorganisms and the history of their discovery.

"Your belly is full of tiny creatures! . . . watercolors and . . . text teach kids about the garden of microscopic flora growing inside them, how it keeps them healthy, and how they can help it thrive"--Provided by publisher.

". . . looks at the . . . relationships between living things, as well as the threats they face and how people can protect them"--Amazon.

"Within our bodies hides an entire world of organisms called microbes. They digest our food and protect our immune systems, and without them, we would die. Through Katie Brosnan's personable illustrations, we follow the digestive process from the moment the food enters our mouths to the moment the waste leaves our bodies. Along the way we are introduced to a variety of microbes--good and bad--and gain an insight into the vast ecosystem that exists inside us. Scientists are only now beginning to comprehend the significance of our microbiome. This is a gorgeously presented introduction to a most fascinating scientific frontier"--OCLC.

"Learn about E. coli, the round worm A. lumbricoides, hepatitis A, C. jejuni, and Staphylococcus aureus. Then try to guess the disease in three different cases"--Provided by publisher.

"... this ... guide to improving your mood explains how gut health drives psychological well-being, and how depression and anxiety can be relieved by adjusting your intestinal bacteria"--Provided by publisher.

"Food scientists Paul Dawson and Brian Sheldon take you into their labs to show how they have determined everything from how much bacteria gets transferred from sharing utensils to how many microbes live on restaurant menus. They list their materials and methods (in case you want to replicate the experiments), guide you through their results, and offer in-depth explanations of food safety and microbiology"--Provided by publisher.

"... health journalist and National Geographic contributor Maryn McKenna documents how antibiotics transformed chicken from local delicacy to industrial commodity-- and human health threat-uncovering the ways we can make America's favorite meat safer again"--Amazon.

Microbes are the oldest living organisms on the planet. They have been around for billions of years. Why haven't you seen them, then? Microbes are tiny, single-celled organisms, millions could fit in the eye of a needle. You might think of microbes as organisms that make us sick. This is true, but it is also true that we couldn't live without them. Readers will be thrilled to learn more about the microscopic world of microbes and their impact on the human body.

"Few people stop to consider they're not alone in their body. It's thought that the human body contains 10 times more bacteria than cells, in fact. Luckily, many of these microorganisms are harmless to us, and some are even very helpful. This...look at nature's smallest life-forms is a high-interest introduction to the world of bacteria, viruses, and other microbes"--Amazon.com.