In a world of COVID-19, bad germs and bacteria are all around us. But, not all germs are bad! Check in to The Good Germ Hotel to learn about all the good germs and bacteria superheroes that live inside the human body. These amazing microbes fight viruses, digest food, and keep us healthy and happy. Did you know that your body is full of bacteria? And that most of it is good bacteria that helps to keep you healthy? Well, now's your chance to get up close and personal with the microorganisms that live inside all of us. Travel through the body with our gut bacteria guide, stopping off to meet the other amazing microbe residents along the way. In today's pandemic climate, bad germs and bacteria are the subject of many conversations. This book helps children learn that not all bacteria are bad and introduces them to all the good germs in the body that help us fight viruses and infections. The dialogue around good gut health has also been gaining traction in recent years, so The Good Germ Hotel is the perfect place to visit to get to know your gut microbiota. This book is a great way to introduce children aged 6+ to all the wonderful good germs that keep us healthy!

About the Author

Kim Sung-hwa and Kwon Soo-jin studied biology and molecular biology at Pusan National University, South Korea, and have a passion for teaching others about how good bacteria help our bodies and keep us healthy.

Kim Ryung-eon studied painting at university, and has been working as an illustrator for children's picture books since 2003.

After graduating from the Department of Microbiology at Seoul National University, Chun Jong-sik received a doctorate in microbiology from Newcastle University Medical School in England. He is now teaching students in the life science department of Seoul National University.

Reviews

"Full of surprising details about gut health and immunity, with lots of quirky pictures to enjoy."

* BookTrust *

"The germ of an idea turns into a brilliant book for kids as a top team of book boffins reveal through this entertaining and accessible illustrated guide that in a world of Covid-19, in which harmful germs and bacteria are all around us, not all germs are bad for us."

-- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *

"All the illustrations are comical and huge fun to peruse, helping to make the entire topic accessible to primary school age readers. Whoever would have thought that talking with a bacterium could be so enlightening."

-- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *

"Another incredible non-fiction book from What on Earth Books. This is essential reading for British Science Week ... Such clear explanations teamed with glorious illustrations."

* Just Imagine *



Book Information
ISBN 9781913750152
Author Kim Sung-hwa
Format Hardback
Page Count 48
Imprint What on Earth Publishing Ltd
Publisher What on Earth Publishing Ltd