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Sneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with children. And that's why it's never too soon to teach little ones about germs and ways to stay clean and healthy. This book is a short course for kids on what germs are, what they do, and why it's so important to cover them up, block them from spreading, and wash them down the drain. Simple words complement warm, inviting, full-color illustrations that show real-life
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Describes why germs should not be spread.
"This book helps kids understand what germs are and what they can do. Simple words and colorful illustrations teach when, why, and how to wash hands -- and keep germs from spreading" --
"Este libro los ayuda a comprender qué son los gérmenes y quéles pueden hacer. Con palabras simples y dibujos simpáticos se les enseña cuándo, por qué y cómo deben lavar sus manos, y evitar así el contagio de los...
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Very short introductions volume 352
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
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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Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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 take Min 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. The perfect book for anyone who wants to take a closer look at the world.
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Publisher
The Experiment
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"It's no secret that probiotics, the gut-friendly bacteria found in fermented foods, are a powerful superfood. They've been used for centuries to improve digestion, immunity, mood, and hormonal health. Plus, they're uniquely healthful and perfect to enjoy any time of day and in any season. This beautifully illustrated cookbook makes it easy and fun to fit probiotics into your busy routine with refreshing fermented drinks you can make at home. It turns...
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Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Microbiologists Brett Finlay and Marie-Claire Arrieta explain how the trillions of microbes that live naturally 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, breastfeeding, and...
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Franklin Watts®, An Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
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Your hidden life volume 1
Publisher
MIT Kids Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Did you know that you're surrounded by microbes? They're on your body, in your body, and on every body! In fact, only about half of our bodies' cells are human cells--the rest are microbes. From the ways they help us digest our food to the ways they control critters and creatures (zombie flies, anyone?), microbes form an unseen jungle around us. Complete with zany, gross facts, hilarious and sometimes disgusting illustrations, and interviews with...
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Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Kids will love getting grossed out with Super gross germ projects! They'll learn about different germs and what they can do to your body. Then discover how to make fun projects inspired by these gross germs. Young crafters will follow simple instructions and photos to create a germ farm, mushroom spore print, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
"Vampire bats that regurgitate blood for roosting buddies. Mosquitoes that filch honeydew droplets from ants. Reptiles that enforce chastity on their lovers with copulatory plugs. Capuchin monkeys that use millipede secretions as mosquito repellent. The natural world is full of unusual relationships, and negotiation between life-forms striving to survive is evolution at its most diverse, entertaining, and awe-inspiring." "Picking up where her highly...
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Disney Educational Productions
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Bill Nye the Science Guy magnifies the big science behind tiny germs. By exploring the science of health and germs, Bill shows students how hand-washing, eating nutritious food, and getting enough exercise and sleep can help the human body fight illness. The Science Guy demonstrates that taking care of the body isn't just important to health and well-being, it's also Safety Smart!
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Trellis Pub
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Impatient Pamela is a young girl afraid of germs and the illnesses they cause. She learns how washing her hands and other healthy habits can help protect her from getting sick. Her new understanding frees her to travel around the world, including visiting her pen pal, without fearing germs
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