Where the Germs Are: A Scientific Safari

Germs are everywhere—in our intestines and on our skin as well as on kitchen counters, public toilets, doorknobs, and just about everything else. Why are there so many microorganisms? Which ones are dangerous? And how can we avoid the ones that will make us sick? This entertaining and informative book provides the answers.

Profiling a rogue's gallery of harmful germs—from the influenza virus, salmonella, and herpes t...