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Science-ology!: Bacteriology

By Anna Claybourne
Series: Science-ology!
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The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study. What is bacteriology? What do bacteriologists do? What's so interesting about bacteria? These are just a few questions that are answered in... Read More
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The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study

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The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study.

What is bacteriology? What do bacteriologists do? What's so interesting about bacteria? These are just a few questions that are answered in Science-Ology! Bacteriology. Find out about the pioneering work of scientists through the ages, explore the tools and skills needed to be a bacteriologist, and discover how some viruses can help fight bacteria. The microscopic has never been so mind-blowing!

Each book in the Science-Ology! series looks at a high-interest branch of science and examines how the science and research are carried out, what tools are used, what skills are required, and what discoveries have been made. Case studies from around the world introduce readers to the real-world relevance of studying each area of science.

Filled with fun artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers aged 9 and up is sure to inspire careers in science.

Written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field.

Series: Science-ology!

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  • Science-ology!: Bacteriology
    The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study. What is bacteriology? What do bacteriologists do? What's so interesting about bacteria? These are just a few questions that are answered in Science-Ology! Bacteriology. Find out about the pioneering work of scientists through the ages, explore...
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  • Science-ology!: Geology
    The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study. What is geology? What do geologists do? What can rocks and minerals tell us about Earth's history? These are just a few questions that are answered in Science-Ology! Geology. Find out about the pioneering work of...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526321251

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 January 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Daniel Limon
  • Illustrated by Daniel Limon

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 48

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Anna Claybourne Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Science-ology!

About the Author

Anna Claybourne (Author)

Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.

Daniel Limon (Illustrator)

Daniel Sanchez Limon is based in Spain and has worked for a range of clients, including Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, Macmillan and Pearson Educational.

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