Nardo, Don, 1947- Germs : : mysterious microorganisms / [electronic resource] / by Don Nardo.. — San Diego, CA : : Lucent Books,, c1991.. — 96 p. : : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. - The Encyclopedia of discovery and invention.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-90) and index.
Trying to explain the ravages of disease -- Viewing the mysterious microscopic world -- Establishing the connection between germs and disease -- Tracking the spread of disease germs -- Identifying useful germs -- Using germs as a weapon -- Finding new uses for germs.
Анотація: Discusses the nature and function of germs and how they can be responsible for both good and bad effects.