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

About the Author

Rodney P. Anderson, Ph.D., teaches and conducts reasearch in microbiology and genetics at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. He is actively involved in microbiology education at the elementary, high school, and college level. He's married and has two children, who are both pursuing careers in nursing. He likes classic cars, golf, parachuting, and hiking with his kids.

About ASM
The American Society for Microbiology has over 30,000 members, including researchers, educators and health professionals, ASM is one of the largest life science societies in the world. Discover ASM books by internationally renowned authors and editors with expertise in a broad range of microbiology disciplines.

From the Back Cover

The Invisible ABCs

First Edition

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

From the Inside Flap

The Invisible ABCs

First Edition

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

Edition details

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