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Davies, Nicola

Tiny Creatures: The World of Microbes

40 pp. | Candlewick | August, 2014 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7636-7315-4 $15.99

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Emily Sutton. Davies introduces the concept of microbes to young readers through creative, relatable analogies and itchy-but-cool facts about the microbes that live on and in us. The tone is light yet scientifically precise, covering topics such as the shape and variety of microbes, their function, and reproduction. Sutton's colorful, friendly illustrations render microorganisms' shapes accurately and add depth to the presentation.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2014