Claire Eamer

I wish more educational books were like this one -- informative but still entertaining. I read it straight through (stopping only to sleep)!

The stories are interesting and informative, with good explanations as to why the world wasn't yet ready for each of the advancements discussed. Each chapter also includes little pop-out sections that present related people and ideas.

I would absolutely recommend this book to kids interested in science, those who like biographies, and anyone with a bit of a pioneering streak of their own.

Note: I received a digital copy of this book through NetGalley.… (meer)

This was a cute nonfiction picture book about microbes. The book does a great job of explaining what a microbe is, the different forms that they take, pro's/ cons of some microbes, current/past studies and much more. The language and explanations will be great for young readers to understand. Even though there is a lot of things explained in this book, this is still a complicated subject. I liked the following quote from the book: "Basically, the human microbiome is complicated -- and the more we learn, the more complicated it seems." This book talks about both good and bad microbes. It also cautions us that when we kill or get rid of microbes, we can not separate good from bad and might get rid of some of the good, necessary ones. That is a good reason to be careful about taking so many antibiotics. I liked the section on save our microbes. It talks about playing outside, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, play with a pet, try not to use anti-bacterial soaps and shampoos etc. The glossary at the back of the book is also a great teaching tool. The illustrations are cute and quirky. I liked that they used graphics and cartoon style illustrations as this would appeal to kids and not frighten them or gross them out like the real pictures might.

This is a great book for school libraries and classrooms, especially when learning about the human body and for health classes.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.… (meer)