Examines and explores the diverse microscopic organisms that live around, near, and in people that can both help and harm the human population, enhanced with photos, detailed illustrations, bibliography, and web resources.
Introduces the many different microscopic organisms that live around, near, and in people that can be helpful or harmful, including viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi, and such tiny animals as mites.
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!
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