Books in Under The Microscope series

As you look in your backyard, you may see trees, grass, and other plants and animals that live there. But did you know that your backyard is home to billions of microorganisms? In the Backyard delves into the microscopic life forms that inhabit your backyard, from the plant cells that convert sunlight into food to the protozoa inhabiting the soil and water puddles.

When you are in your home, did you know that millions of tiny living creatures share the space with your family and pets? These microorganisms live in your bed, in your kitchen, and on your pets. From dust mites to bed bugs, mold to bacteria living in the kitchen sponge, this informative title gives readers an up-close look, explaining how these organisms survive, how they got there, and how they can affect the health of those in the home.

Bugs vastly outnumber people on Earth. Unlike people, there are many different species of insects, arachnids, flies, and other tiny creatures. It's easy to appreciate these differences and the interesting adaptations of tiny bugs when we can see them up close under a microscope. The photographs provided in this book allow readers to do just that, but without the need for scientific tools. Readers see the information on each page reflected in the detailed photographs and gain a greater appreciation for the microscopic world of bugs.