My First Book of Microbes

Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferrón is a science and physics enthusiast with degrees in physics and pharmacy. Since graduation he has been teaching science to children, continuing to study physics, working in the pharmaceutical field and staring at the universe with his telescope. He now writes popular science books. Sheddad and Eduard Altarriba are an award-winning illustrator and author duo and have written a number of books published by GMC Publications including My First Book of Electromagnetism, My First Book of Quantum Physics, My First Book of Relativity and My First Book of the Cosmos. Sheddad lives in Barcelona, Spain.Eduard Altarriba is a graphic designer and illustrator. He runs Alababalà, a studio producing games, exhibitions, animation, apps and practical and fun workbooks for children. He has illustrated a number of books published by GMC Publications including, Discovering Architecture, Discovering Energy, My First Book of Electromagnetism, My First Book of Microbes, My First Book of Quantum Physics, My First Book of Relativity, My First Book of the Cosmos, What is War?, Migrants, Politics and Economics. Eduard lives in Barcelona, Spain.

• Introduction 5But how big are microbes? 6Microscopes 8Cells 10Types of microbes 12Bacteria 14Types of bacteria 16Bacterial reproduction 18We are not alone 20Archaea 22Fungi 24Protozoa 26Algae 28Viruses 30Types of viruses 32Phages 34Microbial biotechnology 36‘Mini’ multicellular organisms 38Infections 40Washing your hands 42Antibiotics 44Bacterial resistance 46Transmission 48Our defenses 50Memory cells, immunization 52Vaccines 54Epidemics 56Vaccines protect us all 58Great epidemics and pandemics in history 60Covid-19 62Acknowledgments 64

This fascinating picture book for junior readers delves into the hidden world of microbes, explaining what they are, where they are found and why they are essential to our existence. Attractively designed with a clear layout, this engaging book features colourful illustrations, useful diagrams and interesting fact boxes, alongside the informative text. Ideal for any budding young scientist, it brings the subject to life in an exciting and accessible manner.