Germ Zappers

Written by Fran Balkwill and Mic Rolph

Part of the Enjoy Your Cells series

Uncover the hidden world of cells and germs you can't escape.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the vibrant world of cells and germs, where young readers explore the unseen forces shaping life. From erupting volcanoes to freezing snow, Earth is full of dangers, but germs are inescapable. This series combines lively storytelling with colorful illustrations, making complex science accessible and fun. Perfect for curious minds aged 7 and up, these books reveal the fascinating secrets of biology, from DNA to proteins, and the science behind today's headlines. Embark on a journey where learning about your cells becomes an exciting adventure.

From the publisher

Planet Earth can be a dangerous place for all living creatures, including you. You can usually escape from erupting volcanoes and floods. You can protect your body from the blazing Sun and freezing snow. But wherever you live and whatever the weather, you cannot escape GERMS!

Enjoy Your Cells is a series of children’s books from the acclaimed creative partnership of scientist/author Fran Balkwill and illustrator Mic Rolph. Once again, they use their unique brand of simple but scientifically accurate commentary and exuberantly colorful graphics to take young readers on an entertaining exploration of the amazing, hidden world of cells, proteins, and DNA.

It’s over ten years since Fran and Mic invented a new way of getting science across to children. Think what extraordinary advances have been made in biology in that timeand how often those discoveries made headlines. Stem cells, cloning, embryo transfer, emerging infections, vaccine developmentELhere in these books are the basic facts behind the public debates. With these books, children will learn to enjoy their cells and current affairs at the same time. And they’re getting information that has been written and reviewed by working scientists, so it’s completely correct and up-to-date. Readers aged 7 and up will appreciate the stories’ lively language and with help, even younger children will enjoy and learn from the jokes and illustrationsno expert required!

Discover all the books in the ENJOY YOUR CELLS series, each available in coloring book and full-color formats!

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