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2020.
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English
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Viruses aren't like anything else you can see under a microscope. Is a virus a living thing or something else? Readers explore the answer to this question as they examine viruses, learning what they look like and how they affect us. As readers discover important facts about how viruses multiply and what sicknesses they cause, they expand their knowledge of essential parts of science curricula, including beginner biology concepts.
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Many people know the dangers of coming in contact with different types of bacteria, but what they may not be familiar with are the good types of bacteria. This accessible text explains the various types of good and bad bacteria and their value to different ecosystems. Readers will deepen their understanding of these organisms after seeing what they look like under a microscope.
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Plankton are microscopic organisms living in large bodies of water. They are a major food source for several kinds of sea creatures, and although they are tiny, they have a major impact on many other living things. Accessible explanations of marine life, food chains, and other essential science curriculum topics enhance readers' knowledge of the natural world and the part every living thing plays in it. Additional features, such as fact boxes and...
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Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"There are thousands of species of bees, and not all are yellow and black! However, the telltale yellow and black of the honeybee and bumblebee are the best known. In this volume, beginning readers explore the world of bees and find out what keeps them busy all day! From flying from flower to flower to making honey, the details in this book are both familiar and new to curious future entomologists. Up-close, full-color photographs complement the low-ATOS...
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