omishev Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 I am looking for books about germs and immunology, beneficial microbes in your body, the environment, cooking, industry etc. My oldest is 8. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaMary Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 For really young kids: Tiny Creatures: The World of Microbes by Nicola Davies For the immune system and germs: Germs Make Me Sick by Melvin Berger Germ Zappers by Fran Balkwill and Mic Rolph Not sure if you want to incorporate videos, but there are a bunch of TED-Eds on good microorganisms ("The beneficial bacteria that make delicious food" and "You are your microbiome"), germs ("How do germs spread and why do they make us sick?") and the immune system ("How does your immune system work?") And Hank Green has a new YouTube video series called "Journey to the Microcosmos" that has cool close-up looks at all different kinds of microorganisms. The narration is geared toward older students but anyone can appreciate the images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Ellen McHenry's The Cell is great. She also currently has a free virus unit on her website. Her materials are aimed at upper elementary, but may be accessible to an 8 year old with lots of parent help. . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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