The Secret Life of Viruses

Name: The Secret Life of Viruses
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781728239767
Price: 49.0 NZD
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Incredible Science Facts about Germs, Vaccines, and What You Can Do to Stay Healthy

By Ellas Educan Collective and Mariona Tolosa Sisteré

Series: The Secret Life of

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4.12

( 68 ratings, 23 reviews)

Summary

The Secret Life of Viruses by Ellas Educan Collective and Mariona Tolosa Sisteré is a captivating children's book that introduces young readers to the world of viruses. Through engaging illustrations and simple language, it explains what viruses are, how they operate, and their role in our lives, making complex science concepts accessible and fun for children.
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Format: Hardback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you are curious about the invisible world of viruses and how they affect us. Packed with engaging illustrations and facts, it's perfect for children who love learning about science and the human body in a fun and accessible way.

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"Originally published as La vida secreta dels virus in 2020 in Spain by Zahorâi de Ideas"--Copyright page.

Description

This timely addition to The Secret Life of... series is a colorful introduction to the science behind viruses, how they spread, and how our bodies combat them. All the practical and fun facts you need to know about viruses alongside a fresh, unique art style The next book in The Secret Life of... series, The Secret Life of Viruses offers an engaging introduction to the science behind viruses, how they spread, and how our bodies fight them. Young readers will learn about what viruses are, how they reproduce and spread, how our bodies fight them, the history of viruses in the world and more. By teaching readers about the science behind this timely topic and offering context for practices like social distancing and mask-wearing, this book will help ease fears kids may have about the subject and empower them to take steps to keep themselves and others healthy!

Series: The Secret Life of

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The Secret Life of Viruses

This timely addition to The Secret Life of... series is a colorful introduction to the science behind viruses, how they spread, and how our bodies combat them. All the practical and fun facts you need to know about viruses alongside a fresh, unique art style The next book in The Secret Life of... series, The Secret Life of Viruses offers...

By Ellas Educan Collective and Mariona Tolosa Sisteré

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The Secret Life of Boo-Boos

This colorful follow-up to The Secret Life of Boogers offers a fact-packed look at the science behind boo-boos and how our bodies heal Discover the delightfully disgusting science of boo-boos in this colorful biology picture book for kids! Why do bruises change color? Why do we get scabs? What does blood do? Find out the surprising scientific answers to these...

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Secret Life of Viruses is praised for addressing children's questions about virology in a way that is both engaging and educational. Reviews highlight its ability to ease fears and encourage healthy habits, while presenting information about the pandemic thoughtfully and without causing distress.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728239767

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Explore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 341g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ellas Educan Collective Mariona Tolosa Sisteré Penguin Books Series: The Secret Life of

About the Author

Mariona Tolosa Sistere is an author-illustrator in Barcelona. She creates images that depict how people feel, what we learn, our fears, what makes us happy and what excites us. Ellas Educan Collective is a group of female scientists of the Spanish association "Ellas Lideran" (Women Lead), which promotes the key role of women in leadership positions for a sustainable world and shares the challange of empowering women and engaging people in science.

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The Secret Life of Boo-Boos

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