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Books in Under the Microscope series

  • Bacteria in Our World

    John Wood

    Library Binding (KidHaven Publishing, Dec. 15, 2019)
    Many people know the dangers of coming in contact with different types of bacteria, but what they may not be familiar with are the good types of bacteria. This accessible text explains the various types of good and bad bacteria and their value to different ecosystems. Readers will deepen their understanding of these organisms after seeing what they look like under a microscope. Informative fact boxes and bright, full-color photographs presented as part of an engaging design add extra insight into this interesting science curriculum topic, and help make learning about science fun.
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  • Viruses Up Close

    John Shea

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Virus: Just the word makes people squirm and want to wash their hands. Readers will learn what these microscopic pests are and examine various strains in magnified photographs. They'll find out how viruses replicate and travel from place to place. They'll understand that viruses don't just infect people. Perhaps most importantly, readers will learn what they can do to protect themselves from viruses now and in the future.
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  • Bacteria in Our World

    John Wood

    Paperback (KidHaven Publishing, Dec. 15, 2019)
    Many people know the dangers of coming in contact with different types of bacteria, but what they may not be familiar with are the good types of bacteria. This accessible text explains the various types of good and bad bacteria and their value to different ecosystems. Readers will deepen their understanding of these organisms after seeing what they look like under a microscope. Informative fact boxes and bright, full-color photographs presented as part of an engaging design add extra insight into this interesting science curriculum topic, and help make learning about science fun.
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  • Cells Up Close

    Maria Nelson

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Introduces cells, describing their physical makeup, the different kinds of cells from bacteria to tissue cells, and how they function.
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  • Digesting

    Angela Royston

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, )
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  • In Rivers, Lakes, and Ponds

    Sabrina Crewe

    Hardcover (Chelsea Clubhouse, May 1, 2010)
    From single-cell amoebas and algae to microanimals, In Rivers, Lakes, and Ponds teaches readers about the microscopic creatures that live in the still waters of lakes and ponds and the rushing waters of rivers and streams.
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  • In Your Food

    Sabrina Crewe

    Library Binding (Chelsea Clubhouse, May 1, 2010)
    As you eat a sandwich with cheese and drink a glass of milk, did you ever think that there are organisms that live in these foods? From the yeast that makes the bread dough rise to the mold that can spoil a loaf and the bacteria that makes yogurt healthy for our bodies to the fungi that helps make cheese, various organisms are integral to the foods we eat and drink every day. In Your Food shows how these microscopic critters eat the same foods we do, and what effects they can have on the fruits, veggies, and other foods in our lives.
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  • Our Bodies

    John Woodward, Casey Horton

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Presents a human hair that resembles a tree trunk, bones filled with as many holes as a sponge, tunnels in the skin for sweat to pass through, and other microscopic marvels of the human body.
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  • Forests

    John Woodward

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, June 1, 1997)
    Presents the capsules that cast hundreds of tiny fern spores into the wind, an ivy leaf's delicate network of veins, and many more microscopic marvels.
  • In Your Body

    Sabrina Crewe

    Library Binding (Chelsea Clubhouse, May 1, 2010)
    From the top of your head to the tips of your toes, you probably think you know your body pretty well. But did you know that there are many different microorganisms that share your body? In Your Body explores how these tiny creatures function in your body.
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  • The Heart

    Clive Gregory

    Hardcover (The Watts Publishing Group, May 28, 1998)
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  • In the Ocean

    Sabrina Crewe

    Library Binding (Chelsea Clubhouse, May 1, 2010)
    You're familiar with the sights and sounds of the beach birds cawing, the waves crashing, and sand castles rising from the shore. But did you ever think about the microscopic creatures that also enjoy a day in the ocean? In the Ocean delves deep into the various kinds of microorganisms that exist in the ocean depths, bringing young readers face to face with these marine life-forms.
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