Akron Public Library

Check in to The Good Germ Hotel to learn about all the good germs and bacteria superheroes that live inside the human body. These amazing microbes fight viruses, digest food, and keep us healthy and happy. Did you know that your body is full of bacteria? And that most of it is good bacteria that helps to keep you healthy? Well, now is your chance to get up close and personal with the microorganisms that live inside all of us. Travel through the body...

"Describes the science behind microorganisms that people couldn't live without."--Provided by publisher.

Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a picnic in the park but they end up in another world, one of microbes and a giant germ.

"A school is an important place in our communities. Kids will learn about why schools are needed, who works there, and what kinds of things happen there. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.

Erin Neal suddenly finds himself back on the international stage when a number of important Saudi oil resources are threatened by a mysterious new bacteria with a voracious appetite for oil.

"Have you ever seen a germ up close? Really, really close? Award-winning science writer Sara Levine introduces readers to a variety of viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and fungi that can make people sick--including SARS-CoV-2, E. coli, and ringworm. Micrographs and illustrations show extremely close-up views of the germs that are at once incredible and a little gross. The book concludes with tips for staying healthy as well as information about the immune...

Describes why germs should not be spread.

Examines the characteristics of simple plants that do not have seeds, including algae, fungi, lichen, mosses, and ferns, with a brief look at bacteria.