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.

Simple, rhyming text teaches young readers the importance of basic hygiene and how to avoid germs.

"Why do grown-ups always tell you to wash your hands? How are antibodies like superheroes? Should you eat that old sausage you found in a coat pocket from last winter? Prepare to go on a journey through the mindboggling, yucky world of germs!" --back cover

"Many people know the dangers of coming in contact with different types of bacteria, but what they may not be familiar with are the good types of bacteria. This accessible text explains the various types of good and bad bacteria and their value to different ecosystems. Readers will deepen their understanding of these organisms after seeing what they look like under a microscope. Informative fact boxes and bright, full-color photographs presented as...

"Explores the role that the human microbiome (including, but not limited to, the gut) plays in aging. Includes emerging research and personal health tips"--Provided by publisher.

"Cara and Jon Florance break down how and why we get sick with the help of merry microbes and big-eyed bacteria. This book helps kids see bacteria as an important part of their bodies rather than being something negative. It turns getting sick from something scary into an engaging learning experience. Kids will love following along on the adventures of bacteria and antibiotics, all the while creating a love for science they will carry for a lifetime!"--Provided...

"This book is covered in germs! But to be fair, so are we. Did you know that there are more viruses and bacteria on Earth than there are stars in the known universe? Learn all about the microbes in and on our bodies that help us survive, the ones that don’t, and everything in between....I’m Trying to Love Germs is a perfect entry point to viruses, the pandemic, and the importance of washing our hands." --publisher's website

"Upon completing his historic work on the Human Genome Project, J. Craig Venter declared that he would sequence the genetic code of all life on earth. Thus began a fifteen-year quest to collect DNA from the world’s oldest and most abundant form of life: microbes. Boarding the Sorcerer II, a 100-foot sailboat turned research vessel, Venter traveled over 65,000 miles around the globe to sample ocean water and the microscopic life within. In The Voyage...