Fighting infectious disease

This series will introduce readers to the fascinating and complex world of micro-organisms, particularly bacteria and viruses.

Children are fascinated by germs and bugs and also need to know about them for their own health and as part of their life processes education.

The four titles in the series cover science, health, education and history teaching requirements.

Each book introduces an area of microbiology: A World of Microorganisms shows what they are, what they do, what they look like etc. and explains the differences between them. Scientists & Discoveries is more historical, looking at the changes in the study of micro-organisms over time, including the development of new ideas and equipment and radical theories that have changed the way we think.

The Benefits of Bacteria looks at the role and need of bacteria in our lives and Fighting Infectious Disease looks at infection, how it spreads and how we try to stop it.

Each title can stand alone or work as part of a comprehensive series upon micro-organisms.