Germs Up Close

This is a great primer on different germs! It provides easy to understand info on bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and viruses. There is a great balance of general information and specific information on germs kids might be familiar with. I love how there is information about bacteria and fungi that are beneficial and the difference between those and germs. The language is a good balance of informative without being gross-out; poop is identified as a carrier of germs, which is appealing to some kids, but in a way that doesn't turn off readers who aren't looking for potty jokes. The author does a nice job of describing some risks and sicknesses that come from germs, without being frightening, and I like how the book ends with practical tips for avoiding sickness. A very timely title!

I was really impressed by this book and even as an adult I learnt something new.

The book is well laid out and it is easy to follow and understand and this will be a hit with any young fans of science and those who has a genuine keen interest to find out more about these microscopics that can cause so much damage.

I liked the illustrations of the different types of germs and what they can do to help, or hinder us.  It covers from viruses through to bacteria with a couple of additions along the way.

It is 5 stars from me for this one – very highly recommended!

As a science nerd and former microbiology lab assistant, I loved everything about Germs Up Close. (Although to be honest, as a slight germaphobe, it did make me itch a little.) The colorful micrographs and descriptive, easy-to-understand language will engage readers, and hopefully lead them to want to know more about science and the microorganisms that inhabit their world (and their bodies). The importance of vaccines, how to protect ourselves, and the easy pronunciations of the scientific names were a great addition. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Lerner/Millbrook for the opportunity to read Germs Up Close in return for my honest opinion.

Germs Up Close would make a great addition to your science curriculum. The book begins by introducing what a germ is and the four types that usually cause illnesses. The actual photos of these "germs" on each page will keep your student's engaged and learning. Germs Up Close goes on to break apart each category and explain what each type does. It ends with how we can stay healthy and fight these germs.

One thing I loved about this book was that it uses language that a kindergarten could understand but also you could use the book in the upper grades to support your unit. I also enjoyed the section on what happens when germs get in! Lots of great information in this book and great photographs to go along with it.

This is an engaging book for children interested in science. The text is easy to understand, and the photos are eye catching. As a pediatric nurse, I think this would be a wonderful learning tool for children both at home and in schools.

I adore this book. Its colourful, attractive and fascinating, with enough information to keep even the most curious students interested.  Especially relevant to today's young people, who are being asked to focus on germs like never before.  It reassures the reader than our bodies are made to deal with most of the germs that we deal with on a day to day basis, but also provides information about how to keep ourselves safe, and the importance of vaccines. I will absolutely be buying this for my classroom.

I think this book was great!  The colors popped on the page, making it intriguing to read.  The overall premise of the book really was captured.  It captures a lot of images and details regarding different germs and their types.  I do think a 4th grade class may struggle with some of the words and not fully understand.  The book was well executed and a Science teacher would most likely use this in their classroom.

Very informative and descriptive book on germs.  It has some really cool photos of microscopic germs including viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and fungi.  Each of the more prevalent types is described in more detail with pronunciation help.  It teaches us that many germs live on us already and it's a normal thing, but sometimes germs get where they shouldn't or overgrow and cause an issue.  It has some information on covid, too.  The photos are really nice, and even if a child can't read yet, it seems they would like this book for the photos.  There is a section at the back that covers types of jobs that work with germs, a glossary of terms, and a list of other books one could read on germs.  I thought the discussion around red/white blood cells was particularly interesting, so that I learned some new things, too.

This is a great nonfiction.  It is straightforward with great photographic images of "germs".  I could see this being a popular book for teachers or parents to discuss germs with children.