Explains how bacteria and viruses affect the human body and how the body fights them.

"Have you ever seen a germ up close? Really, really up close? Micrographs and illustrations combine with accessible text to introduce readers to viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and fungi-including COVID-19-that can make people sick"--

Presents general information about different types of germs, as well as the diseases they cause, and how people work to prevent them from spreading.

"The world is full of tiny viruses and bacteria that can be seen only through a microscope. Some bacteria can be helpful, but others cause diseases such as typhoid fever. Viruses can cause deadly diseases such as COVID-19. Young readers will get all the facts about bacteria and viruses, including their similarities and differences, how they cause infections, and how people can keep dangerous germs from spreading"--

Germs, germs, everywhere! Did you know that: Some germs are good for you, or even delicious? There are more germs on Earth than all other living things combined? Your body is constantly fighting germs, even when you aren't sick? Now you know! Find out how more about germs and how to stay healthy, with eleven cool experiments. Provides readers with an informative look at germs, the various types, and the different purposes they serve (both good and...

This title provides an introduction to germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, how they function, and preventative measures.

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.

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.

Describes what germs are, why they make us sick, how your body fights them, and how vaccines protect us from germs.

A study of the single-celled disease-causing micro-organisms known as bacteria, discussing how they function, how they cause illness, and how we can protect ourselves against them.