microorganisms

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microorganisms

Dark secrets

life without sunlight
2002
A color-illustrated overview of the various types of life-forms that can survive without sunlight, including creatures living in the deep sea, in caves, and in rocks below the Earth's surface.

Understanding: bacteria

1997
A lesson in the helpful and harmful strains of bacteria that are everywhere in our universe. Runs the gamut from flesh-eating bacteria to strains used in biological warfare.

Gut bugs, dust mites, and other microorganisms you can't live without

2011
This book tells about microorganisms we can't live without, including bacteria living in our intestines and mouth, and microbes that make certain food such as bread and cheese.

A germ's journey

2011
Follows a group of cold germs as they invade Rudy's body and make him sick and quickly spread to his friends and family.

Invincible microbe

tuberculosis and the never-ending search for a cure
2012
Discusses the history of tuberculosis and the attempts to find a cure.

A guide to microlife

1996
Serves as a guide to be used for the identification of microorganisms and provides information about microlife forms and how they affect other life forms, including human.

Atoms and cells

1990
Text and photographs introduce microscopic plant and animal life, viruses, microspores, and other forms of life which can only be viewed through a microscope.

Creepy backyard invaders

2011
A microscopic study of creatures that live in backyards, such as earwigs, honeybees, ants, and jumping spiders.

Microlife

from amoebas to viruses
2004
An investigation of microlife, explaining what it is, what types of microorganisms exist, where they are found, how they live, and their effects on humans. Includes profiles of scientists who have made notable discoveries in the study of microlife, as well as experiments and demonstrations.

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