Germs Make Me Sick! (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Reading Rainbow book) [Paperback]

Melvin Berger (Author), Marylin Hafner (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: August 18, 1995 | Age Range: 4 - 8 years | Series: Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2 | Lexile Measure: 530L (What's this?)

How are you feeling?

Most of the time you feel fine, but sometimes you get sick. Sometimes a germ catches up with you.

Germs are all around you, but they are too small for you to see. Many germs are harmless, but two kinds, viruses and bacteria, can make you sick. Read and find out about germs, how they can make you sick, and how your body works to fight them off and keep you healthy.

Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; Revised edition (August 18, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064451542
• ISBN-13: 978-0064451543
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 0.1 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,503 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Biology

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3?This easy-to-read revision of a 1985 title effectively describes the differences between bacteria and viruses and gives other related germy facts. The science is related in simple language and the author uses specific examples that youngsters will readily understand. He explains how germs sometimes "slip in" the body despite defense mechanisms such as skin, nose, and throat. "Your friend has a cold. She sneezes. Germs fly out. You breathe the air. Some of her germs may get into your lungs." Hafner's pen-and-ink and watercolor artwork is attractive and informative, reinforcing the concepts introduced in the text. An interesting addition for libraries not having the previous edition.?Lisa Marie Gangemi, Sousa Elementary School, Port Washington, NY
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Gr. 2^-3. This revised version of an outstanding Let's-Read-and-Find Out Science title is larger in size than the original book published 10 years ago. There are very few changes in Berger's text, which deals directly with how bacteria and viruses spread infection in daily life and how the body fights back. Hafner's lively color cartoon illustrations are bigger and clearer than in the first version, and some characters and settings are different, but there's the same focus on kids in common situations at home, at school, and in the neighborhood. The new version retains the lively combination of fact and narrative that has made this a great title for easy reading and for sharing aloud. Hazel Rochman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; Revised edition (August 18, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064451542
• ISBN-13: 978-0064451543
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 0.1 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,503 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Biology

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars An untimidating, practical account of germs for young reader November 19, 1998

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

My three-year old son really enjoys this book. The book's fairly simple, yet informative account of how viruses and bacteria can make us sick helps to make the abstract concept of germs more concrete for him. As an added bonus, the book gives a plug for handwashing, covering mouths when sneezing or coughing, and not sharing cups that most preschoolers can benefit from. I must also confess that, despite having read the Times Science section for years, I learned quite a bit about viruses and bacteria from this simple, well-illustrated book. A good buy, especially for parents who field a lot of factual queries every day. The Let's Read and Find Out series is a great way to let someone else do the explaining for a change.

36 of 39 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars A missed opportunity to teach about hygiene November 26, 2000

By Lynn

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Although this book is thorough in describing the differences between viruses and bacteria, I think it misses an important opportunity to reinforce hygiene...wash your hands, cover your mouth etc. These are given a cursory review on the last page, with no accompanying illustration. I had hoped that this book would help my almost-4-year-old to understand how people get sick, how they get well, and how they can help prevent communicable disease to reinforce what I teach at home. I do not think that the authors did a very good job of meeting those expectations.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars When my kids were sick, this was one of two books we always read... June 22, 2006

By quiettime

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My children, now 19 and 17, loved this book. I guess they were about 6 and 4 when I got it. Whenever they were sick, we read this book and a Sesame Street book called "It's No Fun to be Sick." Reading these books became a comforting ritual, as well as an easy way to learn some basic science.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars fine, but not enough detail November 5, 2007

By E. Winner

Format:Paperback

i got this book for my then-3yo daughter, who asked a ton about how germs work and how our bodies fight them. it was "kinda" enough for her, but then we got cell wars, and that is really a fantastic book. where this book can be hand-wavy, that one is much more detailed and really left her feeling like she understood what was happening in her body. she's 4 now and still rattles off information from cell wars, but we haven't read this book but once or twice since we got the other.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars For age 5 and up January 7, 2012

A Kid's Review

Format:Paperback

I see low reviews of this book ... you are reading to a 3 year old with this book ... hmm you are on the wrong track! This book is recommended for 5 and up. Even my 4 year old is a bit confused with this book if you want to talk about germs in simple terms. But my 5 year old gets it.
My son is starting to get interested in the human body and how things work within. And I got this book since he is interested in blood and why we need blood etc. So this book best work in introducing the complexity of white blood cells and red blood cells and all the different kind of virus, bacteria etc. I also like the fact they have a picture of a child with a dentist. So now my son understand why he needs to go to dentist for check ups to make sure no cavities which are caused by bacteria eating away the tooth. And I also like the rules in the back of the book as a reminder that you need to do those things to keep your body healthy.
Great book for the curious 5 who ask why this and that all the time. And a great review for me, the mom, who loved biology a long time ago.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Science Book October 25, 2011

By Hidesy

Format:Paperback

Doesn't touch much on hygiene (only the last page) but that wasn't why I bought the book. My 3 year old loves it, and even I learned a bit - the science was excellent. The tone was just right, giving lots of information, not being "cutesy" yet explaining things clearly and concisely. Sparked a trip to the library for more books about germs, and a Google search for "pictures of bacteria" and she wanted more information about microscopes etc. Thoroughly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Germs Make Me Sick! March 23, 2013

By Brenda Davis

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The children in my early childhood education facility love this book. It fits into our healthy hygiene curriculum, and has helped the children become more aware of practicing good sanitation habits.

5.0 out of 5 stars Germs I've needed this book! December 27, 2012

By BJB

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I'm in a classroom with little ones and trying to explain germs and keeping hands clean and out of their mouth and nose has been challenging. So I got this book to help show and explain exactly what germs look like and how they make us sick! Thank you for a great little book!