Unseen jungle: the microbes that secretly control our world
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
Wilson, Rob Moss, illustrator.
Series:
Your hidden life ; volume 1.
Published:
Somerville, Massachusetts : MIT Kids Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press ;, 2023.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
xiii, 161 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.
Lexile measure:
1010L
Status:
Description
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.
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.
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Iron River Juvenile Nonfiction
J 579 SPI
Due May 30, 2024
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Spooner Juvenile Nonfiction
J 576 SPI
Available
Mar 26, 2024
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781536226461, 1536226467
Lexile measure:
1010
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 150-161).
Description
"Did you know that you're surrounded by microbes? They're on your body, in your body, and on every body! In fact, only about half of our bodies' cells are human cells--the rest are microbes. From the ways they help us digest our food to the ways they control critters and creatures (zombie flies, anyone?), microbes form an unseen jungle around us. Complete with zany, gross facts, hilarious and sometimes disgusting illustrations, and interviews with real researchers, this is your close-up view of the microbe drama unfolding in your world every day." -- Back cover.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Spicer Rice, E., & Wilson, R. M. (2023). Unseen jungle: the microbes that secretly control our world. First edition. Somerville, Massachusetts, MIT Kids Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Spicer Rice, Eleanor and Rob Moss, Wilson. 2023. Unseen Jungle: The Microbes That Secretly Control Our World. Somerville, Massachusetts, MIT Kids Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Spicer Rice, Eleanor and Rob Moss, Wilson, Unseen Jungle: The Microbes That Secretly Control Our World. Somerville, Massachusetts, MIT Kids Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)Spicer Rice, Eleanor, and Rob Moss Wilson. Unseen Jungle: The Microbes That Secretly Control Our World. First edition. Somerville, Massachusetts, MIT Kids Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2023.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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