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This book will blow your child's mind!

Big Science explained simply, from the author of Atoms, Planets and Brains.



  • Why do grown-ups always tell you to wash your hands?
  • How are antibodies like superheroes?
  • Should you eat that old sausage you found in a coat pocket from last winter?
  • Prepare to go on a journey through the mindboggling, yucky world of germs!
Big Science for Little Minds is a scientific picturebook series for young readers that explains some of the big questions of life in an accessible way. Germs is the third title in this collection that began with Atoms and Planets and is perfect for parents looking for a fun and educational book to help teach young children about hygiene. It is especially useful following the pandemic, as it dives into the whats, whys and hows of germs. What even are germs, what different kinds are there, and what might they look like? Why are germs dangerous, and why should we protect ourselves from them? How do they spread, and how do we stop them from affecting us?
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Praise for Germs

“A lively way for children to come to terms with germs… Offers nuggets of unforgettable wisdom, while laying down some vital scientific groundwork… A 10-minute masterclass in microbiology, aimed at readers as young as four… [reducing] the most complex subjects to easy peasy ideas.”
--The Telegraph
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Big science for little minds Series

Humans
Germs
Planets
Atoms

About the Author

John Devolle
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John Devolle
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