The gross science of germs all around you /
Hand, Carol, 1945-
The gross science of germs all around you / Carol Hand. - First edition. - 48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. - Way gross science . - Way gross science. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Kids love gross things, and germs are among the grossest. This engaging volume capitalizes on the grossness factor, while covering the science behind germs, what they are, where they are found, and how they cause diseases. It gives kids the information they need to stay clean and healthy without fearing germs. Readers will learn that most bacteria do not cause diseases, but provide us with food and medicines, and help maintain soil and other ecosystems. This book also cautions against overkill of germs, which can lead to antibiotic resistance and super-bacteria.
Grades 5-8.
9781508181682 1508181683 9781508181699 1508181691
2017051541
Microorganisms--Juvenile literature.
Bacteria--Juvenile literature.
Viruses--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
The gross science of germs all around you / Carol Hand. - First edition. - 48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. - Way gross science . - Way gross science. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Kids love gross things, and germs are among the grossest. This engaging volume capitalizes on the grossness factor, while covering the science behind germs, what they are, where they are found, and how they cause diseases. It gives kids the information they need to stay clean and healthy without fearing germs. Readers will learn that most bacteria do not cause diseases, but provide us with food and medicines, and help maintain soil and other ecosystems. This book also cautions against overkill of germs, which can lead to antibiotic resistance and super-bacteria.
Grades 5-8.
9781508181682 1508181683 9781508181699 1508181691
2017051541
Microorganisms--Juvenile literature.
Bacteria--Juvenile literature.
Viruses--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.