My First Book of Microbes

This fascinating picture book for junior readers delves into the hidden world of microbes, explaining what they are, where they are found and why they are essential to our existence. Attractively designed with a clear layout, this engaging book features colourful illustrations, useful diagrams and interesting fact boxes, alongside the informative text. Ideal for any budding young scientist, it brings the subject to life in an exciting and accessible manner.

* BookTrust *

This inspiring book, suitable for age 8 and above, is a wonderful example of how science can be made interesting for the whole family... this book calmly explains just how vital it is for children to understand how even the tiniest microbes can cause challenges on a global scale. Every page is packed full of incredible information and detailed illustrations of the variety of microbes that have been discovered throughout history. The book tells us how some have been useful and opened up opportunities, while others have caused restrictions and changed the way we live our lives for ever. The book explores how viruses spread, the role of antibodies and the ever-increasing importance of vaccination. There is even topical information about COVID-19.

-- Christian Davis * Primary Science magazine *

I loved this book. It is fascinating and I learnt so much I didn’t know before. Ferrón includes everything you would want, or need, to know. I enjoyed the etymology of words and the design and diagrams… Older readers might be put off by the title and format, which really would be a shame because everything in here is great and gives brilliant explanations. Massively helped by the design, and illustrations by Eduard Altarriba, and rightly nominated for a design award. … If you’re looking for a book which goes beyond the primary curriculum and stretches children’s learning, then you can’t go wrong here.

-- Roy James * Just Imagine *

Vibrant and entertaining, My First Book of Microbes introduces this complex topic in such a captivating and age-appropriate manner... We love this author and illustrators duo @sheddadkf and @eduardaltarriba.

* @afamilythatreads *

The latest edition to this award winning series is another triumph! Produced in a vibrant and engaging format, this book introduces a hugely complex topic in an entertaining way. A scintillating #STEM read @gmcpublications

* @bookgiftblogger *

It’s a superbly timed publication with information about epidemics and pandemics including corona virus and a section on covid-19. It’s important to help children understand the pandemic so that they feel they can make informed decisions about their actions. A triumph for Button Books.

* Busy Busy Learning (kids education blog) *

From the award-winning team whose previous titles include My First Book of Quantum Physics, this new STEM title explains the intriguing world of microorganisms – good and bad -to upper primary children and beyond... well-designed with a clear layout, diagrams and fact boxes that augment Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferrón’s thoroughly engaging text; and Eduard Altarriba’s colourful, sometimes playful illustrations help bring to life in an accessible manner, a topic that is sure to excite many youngsters, be they budding scientists or not.

-- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *

Packed from cover to cover with clever, illustrated analogies that make understanding a difficult topic easy, My First Book of Microbes is a STEM title that is perfect for young budding scientists with an active and enquiring mind … An ideal and thoroughly 'kid friendly' introduction to the science of microbiology, and timely with respect to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic... critically important and unreservedly recommended...

* Mid-West Book Review *

This book is ideal for budding scientists and curious minds. It’s great as a stepping stone for further knowledge while also teaching us adults a few things!

* @rosieslibrary *

This is a totally fascinating book... in this current pandemic it’s a really timely book, helping children to understand more about what is going on around them... the clear and simple explanations, and the attractive illustrations make this an ideal STEM book for children aged 7 and up, but really it’s also a fascinating read for older children and even adults... definitely a great book...

* A Pocketful of Books Blog *

This fascinating book delves deep into the world of cells, bacteria, viruses, fungi, and more. The bright and colourful illustrations illuminate the fascinating science of microbes and microbiology. A perfect starter book for any budding scientist!

* @ecocraftkids *

This is a very complex subject but through this book children can learn about it in a fun and entertaining way. There are colourful illustrations and diagrams throughout making it very engaging. … This is the perfect book for all the budding young scientists out there.

-- @family_book_club_

This fabulous new book takes a complex subject and breaks it down in a fun, entertaining and easy to understand way...The text is broken into parts and can be read in sections while the bright cheerful illustrations capture young kids attention.

-- @picturebookrecommendations

This colorful compendium of tiny science walks the reader through the fascinating world of the smallest living beings on earth. A timely addition to a STEM-tastic series.

-- @thebabybookworm

This series of books are an absolute dream. They introduce very complex ideas in a really manageable way...This book covers all sorts of things from types of bacteria and microbes to epidemic and our defences...Coupled with super engaging images this book really is another outstanding addition to the series.

-- @mssburns

The latest edition to this award winning series is another triumph! Produced in a vibrant and engaging format, this book introduces a hugely complex topic in an entertaining way. A scintillating #STEM read.

-- @bookgiftblogger

This clever book introduces children to the key concepts and basic principles of microbes, viruses, bacteria and fungi. It guides the reader through some complex subject matters and sophisticated terminology, such as microbial biotechnology and multicellular organisms, without it being too ‘dumbed down’...This is a book that will really serve in its longevity and be used for projects and science based development throughout childhood and beyond.

-- @raising_bookworms

The latest in a fabulous series which makes science easy for kids to understand - but it's genuinely brilliant for everyone...@eduardaltarriba 's fab illustrations also help to make the science easy to get to grips with - there are lots of annotated images and diagrams...It's also worth noting how timely this release is... There's a spread on the importance of handwashing and scientific information about Covid-19... For children who might still find it hard to get their heads around, this could be a really useful way to help them understand the science behind it all. A fabulous addition to a very worthy series!

-- @teenyreaders

My First Book of Microbes @gmcpublications @sheddadkf @eduardaltarriba is a wonderfully illustrated and engaging non fiction title which covers Bacteria to Viruses and everything in between. At a time when children have heard endless talk about 'the virus' or 'bugs' then I feel it's important that they have access to material which sets out what they are in context and without the fear factor...This book is packed full of information but it doesn't feel overwhelming as the page layout and fonts keep eyes moving round the page. As children get older then there is definitely much they will learn from it. It's right up-to-date too with a double page on COVID-19 which is great.

-- @kidsbookstolife

This is the latest in an amazing series of books aimed at introducing kids to science in a fun, easy-to-understand way...The infographics are utterly brilliant, bright, clear diagrams go a long way to making those explanations comprehensive.

-- @home.read.play

This is a totally fascinating book that was packed full of facts and interesting information...This book makes the topics of microbes, viruses, fungi and bacteria really accessible, easy to understand and fun to learn about, with bite sized information and super illustrations...With our experience in this current pandemic it’s a really timely book, helping children to understand more about what is going on around them...The clear and simple explanations, and the attractive illustrations make this an ideal STEM book for children

-- @apocketfulofbooks

This fascinating book from the brilliant series by Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferrón and Eduard Altarriba, is packed full of marvelous microbes...The visual presentation of the book is really engaging. Bold diagrams, bright colours and cartoon like illustrations of quite cute microbes capture the readers interest and captions help explain complex information and scientific vocabulary in bite sized chunks.

-- @mrsbrownsboo