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Spilsbury, Louise , Spilsbury, Richard

Microorganisms

48 pp. | Heinemann | January, 2014 | Library ISBN 978-1-4329-7811-2 $32.65 | Paper ISBN 978-1-4329-7842-6 $8.99
(4) 4-6 Essential Life Science series. Each volume features a topic in grade-school life science. Using a question-and-answer format, the books discuss bacteria, viruses, fungi, and the like (Microorganisms); features of organisms that allow for survival (Adaptations); and evolution (Variation). Crammed layouts include fact boxes, color photographs, diagrams, and activities to extend the concepts. There's some misleading language, but the books are useful overviews. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Essential Life Science titles: Microorganisms, Adaptation, and Variation and Classification.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

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