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You'll discover what they are, where they come from and what they do, as well as which ones are good and which can be harmful. Especially pertinent are the clear explanations about how viruses spread, the role of antibodies and the importance of vaccines - essential understanding for us all during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic; in fact, there's a whole spread dedicated to COVID-19. Packed with clever analogies that make understanding a difficult topic easy, this STEM title is perfect for young budding scientists with an active and enquiring mind and for people of any age who are interested in learning about the natural world and the human body.
Contents
Introduction 5
But how big are microbes? 6
Microscopes 8
Cells 10
Types of microbes 12
Bacteria 14
Types of bacteria 16
Bacterial reproduction 18
We are not alone 20
Archaea 22
Fungi 24
Protozoa 26
Algae 28
Viruses 30
Types of viruses 32
Phages 34
Microbial biotechnology 36
'Mini' multicellular organisms 38
Infections 40
Washing your hands 42
Antibiotics 44
Bacterial resistance 46
Transmission 48
Our defenses 50
Memory cells, immunization 52
Vaccines 54
Epidemics 56
Vaccines protect us all 58
Great epidemics and pandemics in history 60
Covid-19 62
Acknowledgments 64
