microbiology

Describes a collection of distasteful or otherwise unpleasant things that can be found underwater, from bacteria to leeches to jellyfish.

Contains fifteen essays in which the authors debate issues related to food-borne illnesses, discussing the threat of mad cow disease, terrorism, genetically modified foods, irradiation, federal inspection, and other topics.

Presents an examination of phytoplankton--minute plant-like organisms that drift about in water, looking at different types of phytoplankton, considering their significance, and discussing the work of scientists who study the organisms.

With photographs and detailed illustrations, this book reveals a close look at a tree as a habitat and its variety of organisms.

Identifies and describes various types of food poisoning, discusses symptoms, treatments, and recovery, and provides informamtion about food safety.

Describes tiny creatures that live in beds, carpets, clothes, wood, and rotting food, explaining how they survive and presenting photos.

Presents magnified photographs and information about some of the microscopic organisms that live on the human body, including a look at the tiny creatures that cause sneezing, colds, and flu.

Presents magnified photographs and information about some of the microscopic organisms that live inside the human body and cause colds, sore throats, and other illnesses.

Presents highly magnified looks at a variety of food-related objects, including potato chips, garlic, yeast bubbles, salt crystals, and a salmonella bacterium.

Describes the variety of microorganisms that inhabit the human body, especially the ones that are harmless or helpful, and how we interact with them in various ways.