The human microbiome : the germs that keep you healthy / Rebecca E. Hirsch.
"This book explores the human microbiome--the trillions of microbes that share our bodies--and why it has become one of the hottest areas of research in human health. The book discusses the microbes that live on us and in us, how scientists study them, and how they relate to health issues such as infections, obesity, allergies, and autoimmune disorders. The book delves into the Human Microbiome Project (HMP), a US government/National Institutes of Health initiative launched in 2007, in which scientists are working to identify and study all of the microbes associated with human health and disease. The book also takes readers into stores to make informed choices about the many anti-microbial and probiotic products that line the shelves."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781467785686
- ISBN: 1467785687
- Physical Description: 112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Minneapolis : Twenty-First Century Books, [2017]
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The human ecosystem -- Planet of the microbes -- Miracle drugs -- The antibiotic problem -- A new era -- The human mircrobiome project -- Mixed-up microbes -- Protecting the microbiome.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 8-12.Grades 4 to 6.1150L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.7 4 182228.
- Awards Note:
- A Junior Library Guild selection
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- 8 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | 612 HIR (Text) | 37810435415103 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
