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This book is full of information about the various microbes that inhabit the earth. We are introduced to microbes that are important to various habitats and ecosystems, including our body, and how microbes are helping the planet.

What I Liked: This book is written in a way that hesitant readers will enjoy, as the images are interspersed throughout to keep one’s attention and break apart the text. This book does a great job of taking you through many topics in a two-page-per-topic format. Since it keeps things brief, the information is accessible for a younger audience and keeps them intrigued enough. If you want to learn more about any of the topics that are introduced in this book, you could check out their references to learn more.

This book does a great job of showcasing how microbes are not necessarily all good or bad, and how they each have their place in the world. It was fascinating to learn about the oldest microbes and the ones that live in our bodies. The illustrations add to the text in the book by giving us a look at what others see under a microscope when examining these microbes.

Final Verdict: Microbes (Earth’s Smallest Superheroes) is an intriguing read that children ages 8 and up will learn a lot from. Children will enjoy learning about microbes in this interesting format that reads like a graphic novel. This book is a fantastic introduction to the world of microbes and just how important they are to each environment.