"A fun and informative picture book all about the weird and wonderful community of tiny things living on and in our bodies!"--

"A New York Times bestselling author shares this exhilarating story of cutting-edge science and the race against the clock to find new treatments in the fight against the antibiotic-resistant bacteria known as superbugs. Physician, researcher, and ethics professor Matt McCarthy is on the front lines of a groundbreaking clinical trial testing a new antibiotic to fight lethal superbugs, bacteria that have built up resistance to the life-saving drugs...

In a world of COVID-19, bad germs and bacteria are all around us. But, not all germs are bad! Check in to The Good Germ Hotel to learn about all the good germs and bacteria superheroes that live inside the human body. These amazing microbes fight viruses, digest food, and keep us healthy and happy. Did you know that your body is full of bacteria? And that most of it is good bacteria that helps to keep you healthy? Well, now's your chance to get up...

"A new disease has reared its ugly head. People are getting very sick with high fevers and an itchy rash. Even worse, it seems to be spreading quickly to several major cities around the world. What is this new disease, and why is it spreading so fast? It's up to Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists to find out! In this nonfiction graphic novel, young readers can follow the team as they go on an exciting, fact-filled adventure to learn how...

He's a new strain and he's one cell of a guy. He's Osmosis Jones. In the "real" world, Frank ingests a villainous virus named Thrax. Now, deep inside the animated inner realm of the "City of Frank", its up to maverick white blood cell cop, Jones, and his reluctant sidekick, cold-capsule Drix to thwart Thrax's epidemic of evil.

Some ideas are hard to comprehend, so Verne is here to give viewers the basics in a simple, fast and visually stimulating documentary! This time Verne will explain the basics about viruses in under 30 minutes. Enter the invisible and fascinating world of viruses!

"America is in trouble--at the mercy of a puzzling pathogen. That ordinarily wouldn't lead to catastrophe, thanks to modern medicine, but there's just one problem: the government supply of Dormigen, the silver bullet of pharmaceuticals, has been depleted just as demand begins to spike. Little goes according to plan during the three weeks necessary to replenish the stocks of Dormigen. Some Americans will get the life-saving drug and others will not,...

The chilling stories of the heroic experts leading the most critical scientific mission of a generation, featuring epidemiologist Christopher Golden and ABC News foreign correspondent James Longman as they embark on a journey to speak with the scientists that are connecting the dots on culture, disease and the environment to discover the patterns that cause global health crises.

Describes different kinds of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and algae, and both their harmful and beneficial effects, as well as efforts to prevent the harm that some germs cause.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, and life cycles of different microscopic creatures and includes information on ticks, mites, fleas and other parasites.