This lively peek into the amazing world of microbes, replete with a
kid-pleasing "ick" factor, is chock-full of facts, humor, and fun
illustrations.
Microbes are everywhere: outside, indoors, on your body, in your body.
In fact, only about half of our bodies' cells are human cells--the rest
are microbes. Whether helping people digest their food or using
mind-control techniques to lure mice into the path of hungry cats (no,
really), microbes form an unseen jungle all around us. Through zany
facts, hilarious and sometimes disgusting illustrations, and interviews
with experts in their fields, aspiring young scientists (or kids who
just want to be grossed out) will discover a hidden world in which your
health depends on a myriad of microbes, houseflies get zombified by
fungi, and termites are saving the planet one fart at a time. With such
extras as sidebars, limericks, and even a lesson on how to draw E.
coli, this "eww"-worthy treasure trove for kids is an engrossing romp
into the microbe drama unfolding where you might least expect it.