Microbes: An Invisible Universe (Hardbound - 2005)

This entertaining book offers a unique and fascinating viewpoint of the relationship between bacteria and humans: that of the bacteria themselves. Gathered al an imaginary assembly, the microbes compare notes on their history and current coexistence with humans, from their own VIOWS 01 pathogenesis and antimicrobial drug resistance to the often derogatory manner in which humans assign their names. Readers will be delight. by the personalities of these bacteria and will gain new insights into the activities of this hidden world. Scientists. students and teachers, and any science. interest. audience will all be captivated entertained and educated by this extraordinary tale.
This richly illustrated book to accompany the PBS science documentary Intimate Strangers: Unseen Life on Earth combines vivid. descriptive images from the series with original artwork to tell the compelling story of the world of microbes and their role in the Earth's ecosystem. The authors have built upon the series content to offer an even more comprehensive view of our relationship with the planet's tiniest inhabitants. Targeted to a general audience. the book's lively style will engage parents and their children and leachers a. their students, along with other members of the science-interested public.