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Books in Under the Microscope: Backyard Bugs series

  • Grasshoppers

    Suzanne Slade

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Describes the characteristics, behavior, diet, enemies, and life cycle of grasshoppers.
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  • 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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  • Butterflies

    Suzanne Slade

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Describes the characteristics, behavior, diet, enemies, and life cycle of butterflies.
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  • Dragonflies

    Suzanne Slade

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 30, 2007)
    Describes the characteristics, behavior, diet, enemies, and life cycle of dragonflies.
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  • Ladybugs

    Suzanne Slade

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 30, 2007)
    Describes the characteristics, behavior, diet, enemies, and life cycle of ladybugs.
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  • Bees

    Suzanne Slade

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Describes the characteristics, behavior, diet, enemies, and life cycle of bees.
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  • Ants

    Suzanne Slade

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Describes the characteristics, behavior, diet, enemies, and life cycle of ants.
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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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