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?)

With Marilyn Hefner's new full color illustrations, bacteria and viruses have never looked so good! As packed with wit and good humor as with charts and diagrams, this book is still the best explanation of how your body fights germs. ‘An introduction to bacteria and viruses and how each of the two forms attacks cells and makes a person feel sick. The text mixes information with reassurance. . . . A nonthreatening first exposure, administered with a pleasant bedside manner.' 'K.

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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: #23,877 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 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

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

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.