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Highlights
- This perfectly revolting -- and perfectly timely!
- 8-12 Years
- 11.1" x 8.66" Hardcover
- 48 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Health & Daily Living
- Series Name: Gross Science
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About the Book
A perfectly revolting introduction to germs!Kids get up close and personal with germs (ew!) in this entertaining, thoroughly researched exploration of the science and history of these tiny creatures. In gross detail, this book covers what germs are, how we get sick, how the immune system works and the best ways to stay healthy. There's information on the deadliest past plagues and pandemics. And how germs may be helpful for cleaning the environment and solving crimes. Who knew creatures so small could have an influence so big?!With so much fascinating information, kids will become masters of microbes faster than you can say gesundheit!Book Synopsis
This perfectly revolting -- and perfectly timely! -- introduction to germs from award-winning comedy writer Edward Kay will turn any kid into a master of microbes!
Children get up close and personal with germs (ew!) in this entertaining, thoroughly researched exploration of the science and history of these tiny, ubiquitous creatures. Heavy on the gross factor to keep readers engaged, the book covers what germs are, how we get sick, how the human immune system works and the best ways to stay healthy. There are intriguing stories about early attempts to fight disease (heard about corpse catapults? how about shaved chicken butts?), and the plagues and pandemics that changed the course of history. A look to the future describes how germs may be helpful for cleaning the environment and solving crimes. It's a kid-friendly overview that provides the perfect introduction to the world of germs.
With germs all over the news, and on the minds of children and adults everywhere, award-winning author Edward Kay sets the story straight, as he blends loads of solid information with humor, cool fun facts and disgusting details to make learning fun. Hilarious comic-style art by Mike Shiell heightens the grossness and the appeal. The topic of germs -- a general term for bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses -- is highly relevant and inherently interesting to children, and the up-to-date information is presented in a way that's accessible and easy to manage. This book has many cross-curriculum links, in life science, technology, health and history. Following Stinky Science as the next book in the Gross Science series, it contains a glossary, index and further reading.
Review Quotes
A fast-paced and fun introduction to the mysteries of microbes.--Kirkus Reviews
A great combination of scientific information, coupled with a bit of historical epidemiology, resulting in a highly entertaining and informative introduction to germs.--School Library Journal
It is worth noting that [this] was written before a vaccine was available, but that doesn't decrease the value of this book to inform and reassure.--CM Magazine
About the Author
Edward Kay is an award-winning author and screenwriter for both children and adults. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.Mike Shiell is an animation director who has worked on a number of award-winning children's shows. He is also one of the illustrators of the Jasper John Dooley series. He lives in Georgetown, Ontario.