Fun and Engaging STEM Facts and Activities about Microbes, the Human Body, Food Science, Germs, Microscopes, and More! Microbiology is the science of tiny life forms -- from bacteria and viruses to fungi and protozoa! Future scientists, doctors, biotechnologists, or curious kids will love the mix of non-fiction facts and activity pages as they explore how microbes impact our world, how they help or harm us, where they live, and how scientists study them. This beautifully illustrated educational activity book is the perfect way to spark a lifelong interest in microbiology and the microscopic world! In these fun-filled pages, your child will be immersed in the world of STEM through the fascinating lens of microbiology! Packed with activities like mazes, drawing challenges, spot-the-difference puzzles, pattern recognition, quizzes, and more, this book introduces kids to the amazing science of microbes and how they shape everything around us--even though we can't see them! While girls and boys think they're just playing and solving puzzles, they'll actually be learning all about topics such as: What microbes are and where they live Good germs vs. bad germs How our immune system fights disease The microbiome and how microbes help us digest food How scientists grow bacteria in the lab Microscopes and how we see tiny organisms Food safety and how microbes affect what we eat Yeast and fermentation in baking and brewing How vaccines work Real-life careers in microbiology and public health Outbreaks, pandemics, and how we track germs How microbiologists help protect people and the planet Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are vital to every child's learning journey. With this new title in the STEM Starters for Kids series of educational activity books, your child will have hours of fun while discovering the unseen world of microbes -- and the big role they play in our everyday lives. These books are designed to inspire curiosity, foster critical thinking, and help young learners see themselves as future scientists, innovators, and problem-solvers.