Unseen Jungle

Part of the Your Hidden Life series

Discover the hidden world of microbes shaping our lives in unexpected ways.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 87 ratings

176 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the unseen world of microbes, where tiny organisms play big roles in our lives. From aiding digestion to mind-controlling mice, these microscopic creatures are everywhere. Explore fascinating facts and quirky illustrations that reveal how microbes impact health, zombify houseflies, and even help termites save the planet. This captivating journey uncovers the drama of the microbial jungle around and within us, offering young scientists a glimpse into the bizarre and essential roles these tiny beings play. Get ready to be amazed and maybe a little grossed out by the wonders of the microbial world.

From the publisher

This lively peek into the amazing world of microbes, replete with a kid-pleasing “ick” factor, is chock-full of facts, humor, and fun illustrations. Microbes are everywhere: outside, indoors, on your body, in your body. In fact, only about half of our bodies’ cells are human cells–the rest are microbes. Whether helping people digest their food or using mind-control techniques to lure mice into the path of hungry cats (no, really), microbes form an unseen jungle all around us. Through zany facts, hilarious and sometimes disgusting illustrations, and interviews with experts in their fields, aspiring young scientists (or kids who just want to be grossed out) will discover a hidden world in which your health depends on a myriad of microbes, houseflies get zombified by fungi, and termites are saving the planet one fart at a time. With fun extras, including sidebars, limericks, and even a lesson on how to draw E. coli, this “eww”-worthy treasure trove for kids is an engrossing romp into the microbe drama unfolding where you might least expect it.

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