Germs Up Close

Sara Levine

Apr 2021 · Millbrook Press ™

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Look out—this book is FULL of germs!

Have you ever seen a germ up close? Really, really close? Zoom in on 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.

In this fact-filled book, award-winning science writer Sara Levine introduces readers to germs including the virus that causes COVID-19. Levine also gives scientifically proven tips for staying healthy and key facts about the immune system, vaccines, and treatment.

Germs Up Close delivers a healthy dose of accessible, up-to-date scientific information to inspire curiosity among germophobes and science lovers alike

About the author

Sara Levine is an author, educator, and veterinarian. Her science books for children include the Animal by Animal series, Germs Up Close, and A Peek at Beaks: Tools Birds Use. Her books have received a number of awards including AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize, Utah Beehive Book Award, Cook Prize finalist, Monarch Award master list, and Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year.

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