Jess and her brother Joe were playing with their toys when Jess felt a tickle in her throat. The little tickle turned into a bigger tickle. And the bigger tickle turned into a giant cough and sneeze! Can they stop the germs from spreading? Join them on their journey and learn how to become a handwashing superhero! Bye-Bye Germs includes fact boxes to inform both children and parents/carers of the science behind the story. De Montfort University's Dr Katie Laird (Microbiologist) and Professor Sarah Younie (Educationalist) have teamed up with author/illustrator Jules Marriner, and put together a brand new entertaining, educational book to help keep everyone safe, including: * Top tips for parents on how to prevent spreading viruses at home * A picture guide on how to wash your hands properly * A 'Spot the Germs' illustration to help children identify where viruses can be contracted Bye-Bye Germs is part of a 'A Germ's Journey' series. More activities and information can be found on www.germsjourney.com.

About the Author
Dr Katie Laird is a Reader in Microbiology and Head of the Infectious Disease Research Group at De Montfort University. Her research is centred on the prevention of transmission of infectious disease, she is also the co-founder of A Germ's Journey Educational Resources. Dr Sarah Younie is Professor of Education Innovation at De Montfort University and is the co-founder of the Education Futures Collaboration charity and MESH (Mapping Education Specialist knowHow) project, which is a translational research initiative that provides evidence to inform teachers professional practice. Jules Marriner writes and illustrates picture books for children. Working from her hobbit hole studio on the Isle of Wight, she is inspired by the forest, the sea and the creatures that live in them. Visit www.julesmarrinerbooks.com.


Book Information
ISBN 9781911487487
Author Jules Marriner
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Medina Publishing Ltd
Publisher Medina Publishing Ltd