Very Short Introductions For Curious Young Minds: The Invisible World Of Germs

By (author) Thomas Isabel
Short description/annotation
The Invisible World of Germs is the perfect way for young readers to get to grips with the subject and its terminology. With a clear and entertaining explanation, with comic strips, photographs, and illustrations, this book reveals what germs are, how they spread, how we defend ourselves, and whether a world without germs is possible.
Description
This title is part of the important new series from Oxford which provides accessible introductions to the ideas, facts, and vocabulary behind an absorbing range of subjects. Meticulously researched and authoritative but written in simple language by experts in their fields, curious young readers will quickly get to grips with the basic principles and terminology of each subject. The Invisible World of Germs introduces, in a clear and interesting way, early theories about diseases and how they spread, what bacteria, fungi, protists and viruses are and how they behave. It also explores our natural defences and how we protect ourselves from the ever-changing threat of infection. The engaging design highlights the Heroes of the subject from early beginnings to modern day and explains tricky terminology in ''Speak like a Scientist'' features. Comic strips and illustrations, amazing photographs, and a timeline, glossary and index, all make this handy-sized book the perfect way to learn. If you love this title, why not collect them all? The Invisible World of Germs is part of a collectible set which will build into a diverse range of subjects.
Review quote
In the first book in what looks to be a very promising new series, OUP and Isabel Thomas have provided a clear and accessible introduction to the world of germs. The real strength of the book is in the presentation: much of it is in comic strip format and there are plenty of illustrations to guide - or just to amuse - the reader.
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Review quote: previous edition
`In the first book in what looks to be a very promising new series, OUP and Isabel Thomas have provided a clear and accessible introduction to the world of germs. The real strength of the book is in the presentation: much of it is in comic strip format and there are plenty of illustrations to guide - or just to amuse - the reader.'' www.thebookbag.co.uk
Version history
Builds on the bestselling Oxford Very Short Introductions series for adults and students, which now has over 700 titles Diverse subjects from across the curriculum in a collectible format Comic strips, Hero panels, Speak like a Scientist features, photographs and illustrations