Microbes: Discover an Unseen World by Burillo-Kirch, Christine

Microbes: Discover an Unseen World

If our vision improved one million times, we would be able to see microbes in the air,...
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Author: Christine Burillo-Kirch
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Language: English
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Microbes: Discover an Unseen World by Burillo-Kirch, Christine

Microbes: Discover an Unseen World

€32,36

Microbes: Discover an Unseen World

€32,36
Author: Christine Burillo-Kirch
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

If our vision improved one million times, we would be able to see microbes in the air, on our skin, in the soil, in water, and on food! In Microbes: Discover an Unseen World, readers journey through microscopic worlds that collide with our own on a daily basis to encounter bacteria, viruses, fungi, protists, and archaea.

There are some microbes we can't live without, such as those that help us digest our food, while others can harm or even kill us, such as influenza and ebola. Microbes looks at some of the ways the body protects itself from diseases and infections through critical thinking exercises that explore the differences between harmful and beneficial microbes. Follow in the footsteps of the scientists who had both the genius and the imagination to research and discover microbes.

Hands-on experiments such as building a mini incubator, making bacterial growth plates, and growing fungi allow children to explore their microbiological surroundings safely while employing the scientific method to discover details about microbes. Fun facts and primary sources make learning fun and integrative, while cartoon illustrations engage kids' imaginations and prod their natural curiosity about this weird and fascinating topic.


Author: Christine Burillo-Kirch
Publisher: Nomad Press (VT)
Published: 10/13/2015
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781619303065
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/01/2015 pg. 44

About the Author

Dr. Christine Burillo-Kirch earned a Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology from the School of Medicine at UNC-Chapel Hill. She has conducted scientific research in bacteriology and immunology for 12 years and has been published in several peer-reviewed scientific journals. Christine lives in Cary, North Carolina.

Tom Casteel is an illustrator and cartoonist with a master's degree from the Center for Cartoon Studies. Tom has illustrated several books for Nomad Press, including Natural Disasters: Investigate Earth's Most Destructive Forces; Cities: Discover How They Work; and Explorers of the New World: Discover the Golden Age of Exploration with 22 Projects. Tom lives in South Bend, Indiana.



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