Tiny by Nicola Davies - ISBN: 9781406360707
Paperback
Millions of microbes unseen, shaping our world in fascinating ways.

Tiny

The Invisible World of Microbes

  • Paperback

    40 pages

  • Release Date

    4 June 2015

Summary

This exciting non-fiction picture book introduces young readers to the wondrous (and invisible) world of microbes.

There are living things so tiny millions could fit on a dot. Although they are invisible, they are everywhere and they multiply very quickly. They are vital for life on earth, and do all sorts of things – from giving us a cold and making yoghurt to wearing down mountains and helping to make the air we breathe. With charming illustrations by Emily Sutton, …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781406360707
ISBN-10:1406360708
Author:Nicola Davies, Emily Sutton
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Imprint:Walker Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:40
Release Date:4 June 2015
Weight:250g
Dimensions:8mm x 246mm x 284mm
Audience Age:5-7
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Tiny by Nicola Davies - ISBN: 9781406360707
246 × 284 mm
A4
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Critics Review

With charming illustrations, this friendly, clever book succeeds in conveying the complex science of micro-organisms simply and clearly, and opens up an exciting new avenue for young non-fiction. – Independent Bookshop Week supplement * The Guardian *
…the simple but amazing facts flow and by the end of this short read the child has a wonderful insight into ‘the tiniest lives doing the biggest jobs. * The Bath Chronicle *
Get them learning science early, with playful picture books like this romp through the world of micro-organisms. Explore how we catch a cold, what bacteria go into yoghurt and all kinds of other fascinating facts, simply and entertainingly explained. * Time Out *
…a brilliant book on science. Introducing the complicated and seemingly incomprehensible world of microbes in a remarkably simple and elegant way, the genius of this book is that through explorations of scale, purpose and presenting the good, the bad and the ugly, children as young as four are able to understand the complexities of these powerful and tiny creatures. With beautiful illustrations and gripping text, this was very much an “again” book. * Culture Baby *
A brilliant work of non-fiction * The Schoool Run .com *

About The Author

Nicola Davies

Nicola Davies is an award-winning author, whose many books for children include A First Book of Nature, The Promise, Ice Bear, Big Blue Whale, Dolphin Baby, Just Ducks, Poo and the Heroes of the Wild series. She graduated in zoology, studied whales and bats and then worked for the BBC Natural History Unit. Nicola lives in Abergavenny, Wales.

Emily Sutton graduated from Edinburgh College of Art with a degree in illustration. As well as illustrating picture books, she paints, sculpts and designs prints. Emily’s first picture book, Clara Button and the Magical Hat Day, was published by the V&A. Tiny is her first picture book with Walker. Emily lives in York.

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