Gut Bugs, Dust Mites, and Other Microorganisms You Can't Live Without

by Mark Weakland

Overview

The world is full of microscopic creatures. But who would have thought that we needed these tiny creatures to digest the food in our bodies or make the oxygen we need to breathe? Get out your microscope, and get ready to examine the microorganisms we can’t live without.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429663465
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	12/01/2010
Series:	Nasty (but Useful!) Science
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	770L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Mark Weakland wears many hats. As an author, he's written books for teachers, including Super Core!: Turbocharging Your Basal Reading Program with More Reading, Writing, and Word Work, published by the International Reading Association. His book topics for children include sports, bacteria, comets, and poetry. Mark's also a reading specialist. He teaches kindergarten children, third graders, parents, and teachers. As a musician and songwriter, Mark sings, plays percussion, and strums the guitar. Many of his songs, including "I Sure Love Pancakes" and "The Dooflicky Machine," have won national awards and contests. Mark lives in Western Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Might microbes — Gut bugs — Zoo in your mouth — Smelly skin — Face the facts — Bugs in bed — Medicinal microbes — Creatures in the kitchen — Heroes of the world — The power of microorganisms.

Editorial Reviews

STARRED REVIEW! Do not read these books during your lunch break! Despite the completely disgusting content of these books, it’s hard to put them down because they’re brimming with addictively fascinating information. Tweens and adults alike will be intrigued by the three pounds of bacteria wriggling around in their intestines and how scientists are creating renewable energy from dung. After passing these books around to folks of all ages, many wanted to borrow them! These well-planned books will make memorable introductions to science units, especially those on alternative energy, microorganisms, and digestion. The high interest, low-mid readability is perfect for reluctant readers, especially pre-teen and teen boys who like science. These books will appeal to that hard-to-reach group of boys. Bibliography. Glossary. Websites. Table of Contents. Index. Highly Recommended.

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