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Examines the characteristics of simple plants that do not have seeds, including algae, fungi, lichen, mosses, and ferns, with a brief look at bacteria.

Many people know the dangers of coming in contact with different types of bacteria, but what they may not be familiar with are the good types of bacteria. This accessible text explains the various types of good and bad bacteria and their value to different ecosystems. Readers will deepen their understanding of these organisms after seeing what they look like under a microscope.

Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe how antibiotics were developed and what methods were used to fight infections and disease before antibiotics were available.

"Sid's dad has a cold. He is sneezing. His nose is runny. But how come Sid has to keep washing his hands, if his dad is the one who's sick?"--P. [4] of cover.

Describes why germs should not be spread.

Miss Frizzle's class discovers the world of microbes.

Entertaining, eye-opening and educational, this deep dive into the microscopic world of germs discusses the microbes in and on our bodies that help us survive, the ones that don't and everything in between.

Learn all about the nasty stuff in your eyes, ears, nose, and throat and find out how it can actually help you by flushing germs out of your body and keeping you in good health.

Provides pictures and information on how to keep your mouth healthy.