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Germ Busters, The
Wells, Rosemary 1 1 F
Hyperion Books for Children, 2002
The children in Mrs. Jenkins’ class sing the Clean Hands song and wash their hands frequently with soap and water. But
the Frank twins think hand washing is for sissies and don’t keep their hands germ-free. When Nora Frank and her family
become sick, the science teacher comes to the rescue by building a Germostat machine that can tell when someone’s
hands haven’t been washed. Will the twins learn their lesson and keep their hands germ-free now?”
Germ Zappers
Balkwill, Fran and Mic Rolph 1 3 N
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2002
Part of the Enjoy Your Cells series, this informational book explains how the body protects itself against sickness and
disease. Lively writing and colorful cartoon-style illustrations clearly explain the role of bacteria, viruses, and other
germs in our bodies.
Germs Are Not for Sharing
Verdick, Elizabeth N/A 3 N
Free Spirit Publishing, 2006
This study board book tells children in a variety of situations how not to spread germs. With simple text and large,
colorful illustrations, the book shows a young boy getting a tissue, blowing, wiping, and then tossing it in the trash. The
children and adults in this book are ethnically diverse. The last two pages provide tips for parents and caregivers on
how to help children stay healthy and not spread germs.
Germs Make Me Sick!
Berger, Melvin 1 3 N
Harper Collins Publishers, 1995
We all know that germs can make us sick, but this informational book teaches how they do that and how to prevent
this from happening. The book provides clearly-written and succinct descriptions of how bacteria and viruses work,
examples that pertain to children’s daily experiences, and attractive illustrations that clarify concepts. Part of the Let’s-
Read-And-Find-Out Science series, Stage 2, it includes hand-on activities that can be done independently.
Germs on their Fingers!
Ferrin, Wendy Wakefield N/A 3 F
The Wakefield Connection, Inc., 2001
Two books in one: this story is told in English for half of the book and then it can be flipped over and the story is told
in Spanish. A mother finds a clever way to deal with her worries about germs on her children’s dirty hands and how to
share the solution to others. Bold, colorful illustrations complement the simple text.
Germs! Germs! Germs!
Katz, Bobbi 1 3 N
Scholastic Inc., 1996
Germs are everywhere and in this informational book, germs assume a first person stance as they describe what they
do, how they multiply and what their enemies are. Part of the Hello Reader Science Series, Level 3, for grades 1 and 2
(although appropriate for preschool), this book presents a brief but engaging overview enhanced with witty cartoon-style
illustrations.
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