Prepare to be infected with fun and fascinating knowledge. The Germ
Lab tells the gruesome story of deadly diseases, told by the filthy
pests that spread the germs!
Discover history's worst epidemics and pandemics and see how and why
they happened, including the "Black Death", polio, and coronavirus. Hear
the "eyewitness" accounts from the pesky rats, flies, ticks, and
creepy-crawlies who spread the most terrible viruses around the world
and cause the most damage. Watch out for terrible typhoid, beware of
malicious malaria, and learn more about cruel Covid-19.
Don't be too scared though. The Germ Lab explains how bacteria and
other bad beasties are beaten through the work of genius scientists and
with the development of vaccinations. Meet Jon Snow, whose careful
observations of the slums of London led him to stop the spread of
cholera, and see the world's leading scientists in action as they create
life-saving vaccines.
Written by Richard Platt and illustrated by John Kelly, the brilliantly
humorous artworks and fun characters will entertain young readers with a
cabinet war room showing the war on germs, a rogues' gallery
highlighting the worst offenders, the very deadliest diseases examined
under the microscope, and much more. So grab your lab coat and join
forces with science to tackle the war on germs.