Microscopic life / Richard Walker ; foreword by Peter C. Doherty.
| Author/creator | Walker, Richard, 1951- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Boston : Kingfisher, 2004. |
| Description | 63 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Series | Kingfisher knowledge Kingfisher knowledge. ^A599804 |
| Contents | Foreword -- Micro life revealed: Unseen world -- Size and scale -- Under the microscope -- Smaller and smaller -- Life from nowhere? -- Building blocks of life -- Summary -- Microscopic organisms: Viruses -- Bacteria -- Protists -- Fungi -- Mini animals -- Summary -- Inside the microworld: Virus alert -- Bacteria-enemies or friends? -- Fungi at work -- Infection and defense -- Great epidemics -- Microbe fighters -- Microbes as partners -- Persistent parasites -- Life on humans -- Natural cycles -- Ocean life -- Living in extremes -- Summary -- Glossary -- Index -- Acknowledgements. |
| Abstract | Explore the world of things unseen. KFK Microscopic Life explores the world of tiny organisms that exist among us, from the bacteria in our bodies to the mites that live in our carpets. Meet the fungi and molds that help us in our daily lives, as well as the microscopic worms and viruses that can cause worldwide epidemics. Discover how we study these minute life-forms through microscopes and learn how scientists use them to find cures for diseases to make the world a healthier place. Microscopic Life explores the tiny worlds that exist around us and even within us! Examine how some organisms help us fight diseases and others help to produce food. But bacteria can also be harmful, causing tooth decay, food poisoning, and many deadly epidemics. Students will be amazed at the vast range of microscopic life and at the close proximity in which they live to humans! |
| General note | Includes index. |
| LCCN | 2004001321 |
| ISBN | 0753457784 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 579 W153M | ✔ Available | Place Hold |