The First Book of Microbes – This is the ideal STEM book for children: it uses fascinating bite-size facts, clear and simple explanations, and attractive and absorbing illustrations to demystify the hidden world of microbes. The book includes clear explanations about how viruses spread, the role of antibodies and the importance of vaccines essential understanding for us all during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic; in fact, there’s a whole spread dedicated to COVID-19. AGES: 8 plus AUTHOR: Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferrón is a science and physics enthusiast with degrees in physics and pharmacy. Since graduation he has been teaching science to children, continuing to study physics, working in the pharmaceutical field and staring at the universe with his telescope. He now writes popular science books. Eduard Altarriba is a graphic designer and illustrator. He runs Alababalà, a Barcelona-based independent studio producing games, exhibitions, animation, apps, and workbooks for children that are practical and fun. 120 illustrations.

Key elements include:

• Bestselling My First Book of Science series by award-winning illustrator and author duo
• Introduces children aged 8 and up to a complex area of science in a fun and entertaining way
• Adults will likely enjoy the content and find that it increases their understanding.
• Easy-to-follow, bite-size text – uses different colours to draw out keywords and information, making them easier to absorb and remember.