pickThis is a fun, short listen for someone who finds microbes fascinating! I had hoped there would be more about the human microbiome, but it‘s about all different kinds of microbes in the world around us. I would also be interested to see the illustrations that go with this #nonfiction book for middle grade readers.
🎧 Audio duration: 1 hour 57 minutes
* I received this #MiddleGrade #audiobook through the #Librofm Educator #ALC program.
“With each turn of his lens, Antony unlocked new worlds—tiny creatures no one had ever imagined were there.“
All in a Drop tells the fascinating story of Antony van Leeuwenhoek, a curious man who uncovered the microscopic wonders of the world. Lori Alexander's narrative and Vivien Mildenberger's delightful illustrations inspire readers to look closer and explore the unknown. This biography celebrates how one person‘s determination and ingenuity can forever change the way we see the world.
pickThis is a captivating biography that brings the story of the “Father of Microbiology“ to life. Lori Alexander's accessible text, complemented by Vivien Mildenberger's charming illustrations, reveals how Antony van Leeuwenhoek's curiosity and perseverance opened humanity‘s eyes to an unseen world. This book celebrates the power of observation and the impact of small discoveries on our understanding of the natural world.
Happy Saturday ? Thank you for all the birthday wishes last week! I turned 29 and celebrated with a trip to the bookstore and one too many espresso martinis. ?Our house is cleared out from all the festivities and Thanksgiving guests, and I can say we successfully hosted for the first time! Now I'm ready to cozy up with an interesting new book while all the dishes still "soak". ?
“But if you could look beneath the surface of your skin, you see that even the smallest hair is not as small as... a skin cell.“
Jason Chin also wrote Your Place in the Universe- the opposite scale of this book. It zooms out into the universe and galaxy.
pickA good introduction to cells. I liked how Jason Chin starts with the smallest bird, then the smallest butterfly, and keeps zooming in to emphasize how much smaller everything is on the cellular and atomic level. Helpful and clear illustrations, too!
pickA great introduction into a rapidly expanding field of research and application. Who knew that plants NEEDED bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and protozoa to thrive? Time to set aside all the dangerous chemicals and team up with the soil food web. Nobody ever fertilized an old growth forest.s
Recommended by so many gardeners. Let's read it.
