The bacteria book : [the big world of really tiny microbes] / written by Steve Mould ; illustration, Mark Clifton, Molly Lattin, Bettina Myklebust Stovne.
Offers an introduction to microbes, looking at bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, protozoa, archaea, and microscopic animals.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781465470287
- ISBN: 146547028X
- Physical Description: 72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York, New York : DK/Penguin Random House, 2018.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Subtitle from cover. Includes index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | What is a microbe? -- Meet the microbes -- Seeing is believing -- All about cells -- What are bacteria? -- Growing and dividing -- Where in the world? -- Can a squid glow? -- In your body -- The bad guys -- Your body's defenses -- The story of antibiotics -- Bacteria with superpowers -- Bacteria put to work -- What is a virus? -- Catching a cold -- Fighting a virus -- Deadly tricks -- Plant virus -- What are fungi? -- Mega mold -- Growing and spreading -- Micro chefs -- Zombie ants! -- What are algae? -- Growing green -- What are protozoa? -- What are archaea? -- Micro animals -- Timeline of microbiology -- Glossary. |
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Genre: | Nonfiction. Literature. Juvenile works. Literature. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Homer Public Library | J 579 MOU (Text) | 000156710 | Children's Library -- Nonfiction | Available | - |