The Germ Detectives

Germs are everywhere--in your mouth, on your clothes, on everything you touch. Some we can't live without; others are microscopic killing machines. This title looks at the fascinating people who discovered and studied germs. From the Father of Microbiology Robert Koch to biologist Alexander Fleming discovering antibiotics, readers will learn all about the history and theories of germs. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.