Germs make me sick [videorecording] / produced by Lancit Media Productions, Ltd., a production of GPN/Nebraska ETV Network and WNED-TV Buffalo ; produced by Cecily Truett, Larry Lancit ; written by Ronnie Krauss ; executive producers, Twila C. Liggett, Tony Buttino ; directed by Hugh Martin.
Based on the book: Germs make me sick / by Melvin Berger ; illustrations by Marily Hafner : Thomas Y. Crowell, c1985. DVD release of the 1986 production. Includes short reviews by children of the following books: The microscope by Maxine Kumin ; Guess what? by Beau Gardner ; Teddy bears cure a cold by Susanna Gretz. Hosted by LeVar Burton.
Contents:
Germs make me sick -- Finding out about germs -- How your body fights germs -- How bacteria can help -- Book reviews.
Summary:
The book explains what germs are, how bacteria and viruses affect the human body, and how the body fights against them. Other segments include: Finding out about germs: LeVar uses a microscope to discover what germs really look like ; How your body fights germs: animation featuring the body's defense team works in action ; How bacteria can help: a visit to an organic farm illustrates how micro-organisms are important to growing food.
Series:
Reading rainbow ; 34
OCLC:
(OCoLC)54106036
Locations:
KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)
CDPF771 -- Clive Public Library (Clive)
XXPH787 -- Council Bluffs Public Library (Council Bluffs)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.