Bacteria are everywhere! -- Very old organisms -- Parts of a bacterium -- Making more bacteria -- What's a decomposer? -- Breaking down your food -- Keeping you healthy -- Killing bacteria -- More helpful than harmful.
Summary:
Bacteriayuck! The thought of bacteria may make people squirm, but this book will introduce readers to bacterias many benefits. Readers will learn what bacteria are and where theyre found, as well as the different kinds that exist. This book focuses on how bacteria help us, from the bacteria working for our digestive system to the bacteria that decompose organic material in soil. Readers will love the information-rich text and corresponding visuals, which effectively magnify these microorganisms to make the topic accessible to young readers. Creature Clue fact boxes and a graphic organizer supplement the text to give the reader an engaging and dynamic reading experience.
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.