The Invisible ABCs: Exploring the World of Microbes [Hardcover]

The Invisible ABCs

First Edition

A delight for readers of all ages.

• Features over 250 superb illustrations including algae, molds, bacteria, protozoa, and viruses
• Emphasizes the beneficial role of microorganisms everywhere in the natural world, from oceans to the child's own body
• Communicates the usefulness of microorganisms by relating them to children's everyday experiences, from eating yogurt to taking medicine
• Presents scientifically accurate information in an age-appropriate format that is both colorful and captivating

Rodney P. Anderson, Ph.D., teaches and conducts reasearch in microbiology and genetics at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. He is actively involved in microbiology education at the elementary, high school, and college level. He's married and has two children, who are both pursuing careers in nursing. He likes classic cars, golf, parachuting, and hiking with his kids.

The Invisible ABCs

First Edition

A delight for readers of all ages.

• Features over 250 superb illustrations including algae, molds, bacteria, protozoa, and viruses
• Emphasizes the beneficial role of microorganisms everywhere in the natural world, from oceans to the child's own body
• Communicates the usefulness of microorganisms by relating them to children's everyday experiences, from eating yogurt to taking medicine
• Presents scientifically accurate information in an age-appropriate format that is both colorful and captivating