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1) Bacteria
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Bacteria and humankind interact in incredibly complex ways. Many bacteria can be both harmful to individuals and human society, but others are necessary to human digestion, food production, and many other processes that help humans thrive. This book delves into the various kinds of bacteria, their life cycles and habitats, and their interplay with us and with the natural world at large. Besides the informative details provided on bacteria themselves,...
2) Bacteria
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Bacteria are the smallest of the small! These one-celled organisms live everywhere on Earth, and while most are harmless (or helpful), some can cause a lot of damage through disease. In this book, readers will learn more about bacteria, including their history (they were among the first life-forms on the planet), their life, and how they can cause trouble. Fascinating details pull readers into the text, while full-color photographs show these tiniest...
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The sometimes insidious effects of bacterial diseases and viral infections can obscure the incredible significance of the microscopic organisms that cause them. Bacteria and viruses are among the oldest agents on Earth and reveal much about the planet's past and evolution. Moreover, their utility in the development of new cures and treatments signals much about the future of biotechnology and medicine. This penetrating volume takes readers under the...
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Most people automatically associate bacteria with illness. However, 99 percent of all bacteria are either harmless to humans or actually helpful. For instance, we would not be able to digest food without our gut bacteria. Plants would not grow without bacteria to break down the nutrients in the soil for them. In fact, bacteria's ability to break things down is so helpful that scientists are working on harnessing it to clear plastic, oil, and other...
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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. Informative fact boxes and bright, full-color photographs presented as...
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Bacteria form a fundamental branch of life. They are the oldest forms of life and the most prolific of all living organisms, inhabiting every part of the Earth's surface, its ocean depths, and even such inhospitable places as boiling hot springs. In this Very Short Introduction, bacteriologist Sebastian Amyes explores the nature of bacteria, their origin and evolution, bacteria in the environment, and bacteria and disease. Amyes discusses some of...
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A fascinating look at how microbes have affected war outcomes from colonial times to the present.
Various powerful enemies from the British to the Nazis, and legendary individuals including Tecumseh and Robert E. Lee, have all fallen before the arms of the American soldier. Yet the deadliest enemy faced by the nation, one that has killed more warriors than all its foes combined, is disease.
But illness has been more than just a historical cause...
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"We are more bacteria than we realize, not just in number of cells, but because of the many ways in which bacteria have shaped our history and evolution."
Bacterial Lenses shows how closely related human and bacterial evolution are in a constantly changing world. Medina's goal is to provide the reader with an entertaining and easily accessible guide to understanding the impact of bacteria on our history and everyday lives.
In this book,...
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Embark on a journey to demystify and reclaim control over your health with "Bacterial Vaginosis Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide." This comprehensive guide empowers you with an in-depth understanding of bacterial vaginosis (BV), unraveling its definition, symptoms, and diagnosis. Dive into the causes and risk factors while exploring the transformative power of the biopsychosocial model. Discover the impact of BV on your quality of life and why a...
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"Bacteria were the first life on Earth. But what do we really know about them? In this captivating, science-driven book, you'll learn everything you need to know about these often misunderstood--and incredibly interesting--microbes. In this engagingly written and scientifically rigorous book, author and scientist Ludger Wess introduces an eclectic collection of impressive, useful, weird, and dangerous bacterial species. Wess reveals everything he...
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Though most of them are too small to be seen with the naked eye, bacteria are everywhere. They appeared on Earth more than 3 billion years before the first dinosaurs. Some bacteria cause deadly diseases, but many of them are helpful to us. They fertilize the soil by breaking down dead material, and they are an essential ingredient in many foods. Bacteria in our own bodies are a vital part of the digestive process.--from page 2 of cover.
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Scientists have learned a lot in the last 400 years since bacteria was discovered. Today, bacteria's impact goes beyond medicine and science. Engineers want to use bacteria to solve problems. Designers want to use it, too. There are plans for a bacteria energy farm. A biologist is designing new concrete that is mixed with bacteria so that sidewalks can heal themselves. And a design firm in New York has an idea for growing chairs from bacteria. The...
15) Deadly Bacteria
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Bacteria are some of the smallest living things on Earth. They can live just about anywhere-from the hottest desert to the deepest ocean. Billions of bacteria even live on and inside our bodies! Many bacteria are helpful, but some cause deadly diseases. Inside this book, readers will view amazing close-up photographs as they learn about the history of microbiology and how to keep bacteria from making them sick. Fact boxes summarize interesting tidbits,...
16) Beastly Bacteria
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Bacteria are unicellular organisms found in nearly every corner of the globe. Some can be found in the most extreme places where no human could ever survive while others are vital for keeping the human body working. Unfortunately, even good bacteria can make a person sick. Through these colorful illustrations and fun narrative, young readers will learn about bacteria and how different kinds affect different creatures. The inviting, conversational...
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For many people, the word "bacteria" evokes thoughts of harmful germs and illness. While it's true bacteria can often be responsible for getting a person sick, they can also be very helpful. Readers of this innovative book will learn about the good and the bad sides of bacteria, and why humans and other animals would never be able to thrive without them. Key topics are presented using concise text paired with colorful photographs, helping readers...
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Some bacteria are helpful, while others can make us very sick. Readers learn the difference in this engaging and educational look at a popular biology curriculum concept. The clear main text is paired with full-color photographs that take readers under the microscope to see various kinds of bacteria up close. Graphic organizers add another helpful visual element, and sidebars expand on important topics. Readers are challenged to think critically about...
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In crisp, intimate, and uncluttered language, award-winning and critically acclaimed poet Sharon Thesen gives us a layered meditation on energy and endings: the irrepressible energy of life; and the end of the natural world, of home, of love, youth, and safety.
Thesen's talent is for catching beauty at the periphery of things, a glimpse of neighbor’s yellow dress, a tube of polysporin, a blue-and-white tin awning the mind momentarily mistakes for...
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