Bill Nye the Science Guy's Great Big Book of Tiny Germs [Hardcover]

Bill Nye (Author), Kathleen W. Zoehfeld (Author), Bernard Bryn (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Bill Nye the Science Guy

Germs, germs, everywhere! Did you know that: - Some germs are good for you, or even delicious? - There are more germs on Earth than all other living things combined? - Your body is constantly fighting germs, even when you aren't sick? Now you know! Find out how more about germs and how to stay healthy, with eleven cool experiments.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-5-The TV "Science Guy" presents a clear, concise overview that most children will enjoy. Nye covers bacteria, viruses, how germs travel and attack humans, the immune system, and the history of the pox, plagues, and other little diseases. He touches on how germs were discovered, vaccinations, antibiotics, HIV and AIDs, keeping safe and germ free, and why we love and hate germs. Activities are included at the end of each chapter. The step-by-step experiments conclude with a short explanation of how, what, why, when, or where. The author is a natural teacher and writes in an easygoing, smoothly flowing style. Fun and inviting cartoons and full-color photos appear throughout.-Donna Marie Wagner, Harris County Public Library, Houston, TX
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Gr. 4-7. Television science personality Bill Nye makes plenty of appearances in this large-format volume, with his photo on most double-page spreads and a tiny picture of his face above each page number. But even for kids who aren't Nye fans, the book offers a pretty good introduction to bacteria and viruses. The approach is lively and colorful, with many excellent photos and jazzy-looking drawings illustrating objects, ideas, and processes. Unlike the many nonfiction books with more graphic style than verbal substance, this one does a good job of explaining things (even those that aren't seen) and offering activities that give children worthwhile, hands-on experiences. Though there is no index, readers can use the clear table of contents to locate general topics such as bacteria, viruses, the immune system, vaccination, antibiotics, and the discovery of germs. Tips on hygiene emerge naturally from the discussion. Nye keeps the treatment light as well as logical, making this a good bet for science collections. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion (May 16, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786805439
• ISBN-13: 978-0786805433
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #717,800 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book of Germy Experiments!, February 15, 2006

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Lisa M. Bednar "ehlana37" (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bill Nye the Science Guy's Great Big Book of Tiny Germs (Hardcover)

I homeschool my 8 yr old daughter, and we are working through this book week by week. There are 12 or 13 topics, each with a couple of pages of kid-friendly but informative writing, then a short experiment or activity. My daughter loves it! The book is not only fun, it is a great way for kids to learn.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, February 7, 2009

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This review is from: Bill Nye the Science Guy's Great Big Book of Tiny Germs (Hardcover)

This is a very good book, but I was hoping to see more actual germ photographs to help get my daugher's attention.