microbiology

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microbiology

The real science behind the X-files

microbes, meteorites, and mutants
1999
Explains to nonscientists the real science behind "The X-Files," and uses the television program as a springboard to examine some of the the many science issues that are blended into plots, such as cloning, aging, genetic engineering, and life on other planets.

Germ wars

battling killer bacteria and microbes
2008
Contains seven scientific essays which address topics involving germs, including vaccines, Hepatitis C, how to fight anthrax, and more.

Uninvited guests

invisible creatures lurking in your home
2012
This book describes insects and microbes commonly found in homes.

Tiny life on your body

2005
Simple text and magnified photos introduce the microorganisms that live on the human body, describing the benefits of good bacteria and explaining how to protect oneself from bad bacteria and viruses.

Tiny life on the ground

2005
Presents an introduction to bacteria, in simple text with illustrations, providing descriptions of how bacteria lives on the ground.

Tiny life on plants

2005
Presents an introduction to bacteria, in simple text with illustrations, providing descriptions of how bacteria lives on plants and trees.

Tiny life in your home

2005
Describes microscopic life forms such as fungi, mold, mildew, and bacteria which live in homes, and examines how they can help or harm people.

Tiny life in the air

2005
Describes the microscopic life forms which live in the air such as molds, fungi, and bacteria, and examines their positive and negative effects on the human body.

Scholastic's the magic school bus in a pickle

a book about microbes
1997
When Ms. Frizzle turns Keesha's cucumber into a pickle, the class embarks on a field trip into the world of microorganisms.

Germs

2003
Explores how the discovery of germs impacted the science and medical fields, describes how people coped before the discovery, and discusses future research potential.

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