The Invisible ABCs: Exploring the World of Microbes (ASM Books) - Hardcover

Anderson, Rodney P

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1555813860 ISBN 13: 9781555813864

Publisher: ASM Press, 2006

Synopsis

A delight for readers of all ages. · Features over 250 superb illustrations including algae, molds, bacteria, protozoa, and viruses · Emphasizes the beneficial role of microorganisms everywhere in the natural world, from oceans to the child’s own body · Communicates the usefulness of microorganisms by relating them to children’s everyday experiences, from eating yogurt to taking medicine · Presents scientifically accurate information in an age-appropriate format that is both colorful and captivating

 

This title is published by the American Society of Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.

About this title

Synopsis:

This book offers a balanced presentation of the microbial world to children in the early school-age years. Using vivid micrographs that show microorganisms shaped as letters of the alphabet, this book teaches children that microorganisms are fascinating life forms that carry out essential activities in our ecosystems to sustain life on Earth. It features over 100 superb illustrations of algae, molds, bacteria, and viruses. It emphasizes the beneficial roles of microorganisms children encounter in their daily activities, from eating bread and cheese to taking medicines. It presents scientifically accurate information in an age-appropriate format that is both colorful and captivating. It communicates the size of microorganisms by relating them to items children are familiar with from everyday experiences.

About this edition

• Publisher: ASM Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1555813860
• ISBN 13: 9781555813864
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64