Hirsch, Rebecca E., The Human Microbiome: The Gerns That Keep You
Healthy. Pgs. 112. Lerner Publishing, 2017. $34.65. INFORMATION
Inside your cheeks, your nostrils, and throughout your body,
are cities of microbes. A small number are unhealthy germs, but most protect
you from dangerous germs, digest your food, and other essential jobs. Using DNA
sequencing, scientists in recent years have been able to further understand how
food and microbe-killing drugs can affect us. In this book, the author discusses
how these germs do these essential jobs and more.
The layout is slightly text-heavy, but the information
provided is objective, informative, and intriguing. The author includes primary
sources like old photographs, diagrams, and illustrations to explain various
concepts in an easy to understand format. Included are a glossary, source
notes, bibliography, sources for further information, and an index to use with
common core standards.
MS, HS - ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Jessica M, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High
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