{"product_id":"unseen-jungle-the-microbes-that-secretly-control-our-world-paperback","title":"Unseen Jungle: The Microbes That Secretly Control Our World - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEleanor Spicer Rice\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRob Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis lively peek into the amazing world of microbes, replete with a kid-pleasing \"ick\" factor, is chock-full of facts, humor, and fun illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMicrobes are everywhere: outside, indoors, on your body, \u003ci\u003ein\u003c\/i\u003e your body. In fact, only about half of our bodies' cells are human cells--the rest are microbes. Whether helping people digest their food or using mind-control techniques to lure mice into the path of hungry cats (no, really), microbes form an unseen jungle all around us. Through zany facts, hilarious and sometimes disgusting illustrations, and interviews with experts in their fields, aspiring young scientists (or kids who just want to be grossed out) will discover a hidden world in which your health depends on a myriad of microbes, houseflies get zombified by fungi, and termites are saving the planet one fart at a time. With such extras as sidebars, limericks, and even a lesson on how to draw \u003ci\u003eE. coli\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ethis \"\u003ci\u003eeww\u003c\/i\u003e\"-worthy treasure trove for kids is an engrossing romp into the microbe drama unfolding where you might least expect it.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEleanor Spicer Rice, \u003c\/b\u003e PhD, is an entomologist and the author of seven books, including \u003ci\u003eDr. Eleanor's Book of Common Ants\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Dr. Eleanor's Book of Common Spiders\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Ants: Workers of the World\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband, sons, dogs, hermit crabs, an assortment of spiders and insects, and a small but valiant flock of homing pigeons. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRob Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning illustrator and celebrated graphic designer who has created work for the\u003ci\u003e Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ethe\u003ci\u003e Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Mother Jones\u003c\/i\u003e, and the covers of best-selling books. He is the creator of the icon for the popular podcast \u003ci\u003eWelcome to Night Vale\u003c\/i\u003e, and his work has been featured in galleries in London and New York City, where he lives.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.4 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 31, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764858618144,"sku":"9781536232868","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7c529258306c98ad39c597bb529569e9.webp?v=1780256654","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/unseen-jungle-the-microbes-that-secretly-control-our-world-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}