This visually stunning book explores the human microbiome, which is the collection of 10 to 100 trillion cells on and in each of us (primarily but not exclusively in the gut). The human microbiome has been studied since the 1600s, and exploring microbes in various bodily habitats has helped us learn about our bodies and what it means to be human. Celebratory and with an emphasis on scientific inquiry and the tools of STEM, the text allows full-bleed images to shine throughout, often full-page and full-spread photo-realistic illustrations with vibrant colors for maximum impact.
Back matter written by a Mayo Clinic specialist helps tie the content to everyday health and medicine, including how young readers can care for their microbiome, while captions throughout will detail the human microbial communities--bacteria, parasites, fungi, viruses--that live within us all.
Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic. 
