Books in Under the Microscope: Backyard Bugs series

What do different parasites look like under the microscope? Readers find out with this engaging look at a fascinating group of living things. The comprehensive main text discusses the different kinds of parasites that exist in the world and their specific functions within ecosystems. As readers explore the creative design, which features helpful fact boxes and full-color photographs, they enhance their knowledge of biology and how science is at work in the world around us. This complex topic is presented to young readers through accessible language that makes complicated science concepts easy to understand and fun to learn about.

Viruses aren't like anything else you can see under a microscope. Is a virus a living thing or something else? Readers explore the answer to this question as they examine viruses, learning what they look like and how they affect us. As readers discover important facts about how viruses multiply and what sicknesses they cause, they expand their knowledge of essential parts of science curricula, including beginner biology concepts. In addition to the informative narrative, fun fact boxes, vibrant, full-color photographs, and a creative design hold readers' interest as they learn more about this important topic.

Fungi play an important part in our world. Some fungi are mushrooms that can be cooked into delicious meals, but others are poisonous. It's important to be able to tell them apart before eating them. Readers gain this valuable knowledge as they explore what fungi look like to the human eye and under the microscope. The engaging and educational text broadens their understanding of essential science curriculum topics. Informative fact boxes and eye-catching, full-color photographs enhance this fascinating exploration of fungi that budding scientists are sure to love.

What do different parasites look like under the microscope? Readers find out with this engaging look at a fascinating group of living things. The comprehensive main text discusses the different kinds of parasites that exist in the world and their specific functions within ecosystems. As readers explore the creative design, which features helpful fact boxes and full-color photographs, they enhance their knowledge of biology and how science is at work in the world around us. This complex topic is presented to young readers through accessible language that makes complicated science concepts easy to understand and fun to learn about.

Viruses aren't like anything else you can see under a microscope. Is a virus a living thing or something else? Readers explore the answer to this question as they examine viruses, learning what they look like and how they affect us. As readers discover important facts about how viruses multiply and what sicknesses they cause, they expand their knowledge of essential parts of science curricula, including beginner biology concepts. In addition to the informative narrative, fun fact boxes, vibrant, full-color photographs, and a creative design hold readers' interest as they learn more about this important topic.

Fungi play an important part in our world. Some fungi are mushrooms that can be cooked into delicious meals, but others are poisonous. It's important to be able to tell them apart before eating them. Readers gain this valuable knowledge as they explore what fungi look like to the human eye and under the microscope. The engaging and educational text broadens their understanding of essential science curriculum topics. Informative fact boxes and eye-catching, full-color photographs enhance this fascinating exploration of fungi that budding scientists are sure to love.