The Benefits of Bacteria
(2nd Edition)

How do bacteria help to make milk into cheese? What is genetically modified food? What are extremophiles and where are they found? The books in the 'Microlife' series explore the fascinating, unseen kingdoms of the microscopic world. Each title looks at the ways in which bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms affect your body and the world around you.

Author: Robert Snedden
ISBN: 9781403495594 (1403495599) • Dewey: 660.6'2 • Price: $22.00
Ages: 11-13 • Grade Level: 6-8 • Guided Reading Level: X
Pages: 48 • Size: 7 7/8 x 10 5/8 • Publisher: Heinemann • Copyright: 2007
Subjects: Technology • Features: Captions, Fact box/Side bar

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Series Contents / Information

Grades
6-8

Microlife (2nd Edition)
Each title in this updated series looks at the ways in which bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms affect our bodies and our world. Readers will learn about the structure and life cycle of the various microbes, the history surrounding their scientific study, and their impact on our existence--both beneficial and pathogenic. Each title was developed with strong correlations to key national science standards.

ISBN: 9781403495631 (1403495637) • Price: $88.00

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