Kingfisher Knowledge: Microscopic Life: Microscopic Life

by Richard Walker, Peter C. Doherty

Microscopic Life explores the tiny worlds that exist around us and even within us! Examine how some organisms help us fight diseases and others help to produce food. But bacteria can also be harmful, causing tooth decay, food poisoning, and many deadly epidemics. Students will be amazed at the vast range of microscopic life and at the close proximity in which they live to humans!

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

64 pages, Hardcover

First published October 14, 2004

Reviews

[Bon Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned a lot because if this book. I learned a lot of things about microscopic life and how viruses, bacteria, and other small creatures work.

[Shelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have a feeling that reading this book is going to make my brain hurt, cause me to wash my hands frequently and run through many bottles of hand sanitizer quickly.

Update: Just finished reading Microscopic Life with my daughter and I must say I really enjoyed it. Yes we were both eager to wash our hands and brush our teeth after our daily read, but it was very informative and went along with and expounded on the cell section we are currently studying in Life Science. I found the chapter covering size and scale to be most helpful in describing exactly how small a nanometer or micrometer really is. Also the history and evolution of the microscope and how it has revolutionized medical science. This would be a fantastic edition to any middle or high school science class or library.