WHOOSH! and you're there . . . in a secret place full of incredible tiny creatures living extraordinary lives. Meet Bertie Bacterium and his amazing microscopic motor. Discover Silvia Slime Mould and her stupefying, shape-shifting magic. This first book of microbiology takes children on a fun learning journey down the microscope lens to find ten zany microbial characters and their friends. Gently presenting some types of microorganism and related concepts, it provides a playful introduction to the fascinating hidden kingdom around us. Perfect for curious kids and budding scientists everywhere! || Find out about bacteria, algae, yeast, archaea, nematodes, viruses, amoebae, fungi, paramecia, slime moulds and more! || Reading age approximately 5-8 years. ||