The World of Microbes

by Janey Levy

Microbes are everywhere. They're on Earth's surface, in the oceans, and underground, and they're even on every one of us. While some of them can make us sick, like viruses, they're also incredibly helpful; they generate at least half of the oxygen we breathe. Genetic studies of microbes have revealed much about life processes and the origin of life on Earth. Biologists take what they learn and apply it to other life forms. This captivating narrative...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1435895363
• ISBN13: 9781435895362
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12