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Very short introductions volume 352
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Bacteria form a fundamental branch of life. They are the oldest forms of life as we know it, and they are still the most prolific living organisms. They inhabit every part of the Earth's surface, its ocean depths, and even terrains such as boiling hot springs.
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Franklin Watts®, An Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date:
2015
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English
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Though most of them are too small to be seen with the naked eye, bacteria are everywhere. They appeared on Earth more than 3 billion years before the first dinosaurs. Some bacteria cause deadly diseases, but many of them are helpful to us. They fertilize the soil by breaking down dead material, and they are an essential ingredient in many foods. Bacteria in our own bodies are a vital part of the digestive process.--from page 2 of cover.
5. Bacteria
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The Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date:
2004
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English
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A study of the single-celled disease-causing micro-organisms known as bacteria, discussing how they function, how they cause illness, and how we can protect ourselves against them.
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Rodale
Pub. Date:
[2018]
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English
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From Eugenia Bone, the critically acclaimed author of Mycophilia, comes an approachable, highly personal look at our complex relationship with the microbial world. Microbes invented living and as a result they are part of every aspect of every living thing. This popular science book takes the layman on a broad survey of the role of microbes in nature and illustrates their importance to the existence of everything: atmosphere, soil, plants, and us....
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date:
2014
Language:
English
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As achievements in engineering and manufacturing move us toward 21st century lifestyles, problems emerge as a result of these processes. Moreover, cleanup concerns plague us as a legacy of the industrial revolution. This program focuses on an innovative yet natural solution science proposes for the cleanup of polluting by-products. Discover how science is cleaning up with microbes. Throughout the world, scientists are exploring the use of living organisms...
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English
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"In this fun, fact-packed science book for kids, young readers will discover the bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes that keep our bodies and our world running, as well as how and when they can be harmful and the precautions we can take to prevent them from becoming so. Meet a glowing squid, traveling fungus spores, and much more. The Bacteria Book walks the line between 'ew, gross!' and 'oh, cool!,' exploring why we need bacteria and...
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Princeton University Press
Pub. Date:
[2022]
Language:
English
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"In Insects and their Beneficial Microbes, Angela Douglas, a leading scholar in microbiology and microbiome science, brings together the first synthesis of research in beneficial insect-microbe interactions, looking at a variety of insects and their beneficial microbes and the possible ramifications of insect-microbial interactions in agriculture and medicine. Douglas first provides a foundation for microbe-insect interactions and then discusses the...
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Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pub. Date:
2016
Language:
English
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In this engaging and important book, microbiologists Brett Finlay and Marie-Claire Arrieta explain how the trillions of microbes that live in and on our bodies influence childhood development; why an imbalance of those microbes can lead to obesity, diabetes, and asthma, among other chronic conditions; and what parents can do--from conception on--to positively affect their own behaviors and those of their children. They describe how natural childbirth,...
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A Neal Porter Book / Roaring Book Press
Pub. Date:
2018
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English
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Min is a microbe. She is small. Very small. In fact, so small that you'd need to look through a microscope to see her. Or you can simply open this book and go with Min, a microbe, on an adventure to amazing places she's never seen before - like the icy glaciers of your tooth or the twisted, tangled jungle of your shirt." -- from back cover.
15. Germs
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Children's Press
Pub. Date:
[2011]
Language:
English
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Simple, rhyming text teaches young readers the importance of basic hygiene and how to avoid germs.
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English
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For many people, the word "bacteria" evokes thoughts of harmful germs and illness. While it's true bacteria can often be responsible for getting a person sick, they can also be very helpful. Readers of this innovative book will learn about the good and the bad sides of bacteria, and why humans and other animals would never be able to thrive without them. Key topics are presented using concise text paired with colorful photographs, helping readers...
17. I have a cold
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Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date:
[2015]
Language:
English