Beautiful picture book that illustrates the scale of microbes, the many processes they are responsible for, and their significance. ( )

Engaging book that explores concepts in microbiology for early elementary. Would be good to introduce science concepts related to micro biomes , etc. ( )

British author/illustrator team Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton explore the fascinating world of microbes in this informative, beautifully-produced picture-book. Using simple, clear language and artwork which perfectly depicts the subject under discussion, they describe how these microscopic but prolific creatures reproduce, the diverse tasks they accomplish, and their great importance to humanity and to the larger world. Tiny they may be, but they are mighty as well...

I initially sought out Tiny Creatures: The World of Microbes because I was looking for more of Sutton's work, after enjoying her illustrations in such titles as Delia Huddy's The Christmas Eve Tree and Katherine Rundell's One Christmas Wish, but I ended up enjoying it as much for Davies' deceptively simple text as for the beautiful artwork. This wasn't much of a surprise, as I have also enjoyed many of the author's other books, both fiction and non-fiction. This one does an excellent job of explaining a complicated subject, dealing with everything from the incredibly small size of microbes to their outsized role in shaping the planet in a way that will be readily understandable for younger children. Recommended to picture-book readers looking for excellent science titles for children ages four through seven. For my own part, I intend to seek out other books from this pair! ( )

simplistic and easy to understand information about microbes for young people. ( )

This book tells readers a lot about microbes: what they are, how they reproduce, which ones can make you sick, and all the things they do for the Earth. This book touched on some things I didn't learn until high school but made so easy to understand most students could understand. I also loved the illustration and how it explained scale. ( )