Basher Science: Microbiology

Basher Science: Microbiology (Paperback) reveals the unseen world of microbes in a bold, engaging way. This installment from the Basher Science series presents key microbes as characters with their own voices and personalities, inviting curious readers to explore algae and bacteria, as well as the wider family of minibeasts. Perfect for curious middle-grade readers and science fans, this book makes the tiny world feel big—fun, educational, and endlessly fascinating. In Basher Science: Microbiology, the text is written in Basher's distinctive, friendly style. Microbes are introduced as memorable characters, each with a voice that helps explain what they do and how they interact with the world. The book journeys from the near-invisible to the life around us, from algae and bacteria to the zooplankton “good guys” and the puzzling parasites like tapeworm and fluke. Alongside this lively cast, the book explains the building blocks of the human body and how illnesses—from a simple cold to tuberculosis, one of the major killers in modern times—affect us. The experience is educational but approachable, blending storytelling, visuals, and clear explanations to make big ideas feel manageable. Microbes as characters with distinct voices Wide range: algae, bacteria, zooplankton, and parasites Human body basics and how illnesses arise Engaging storytelling, visuals, and accessible explanations Fosters curiosity, science literacy, and critical thinking After finishing Basher Science: Microbiology, readers gain a clear, engaging introduction to the tiny life that shapes our world, boosting confidence to explore more science and to think about health and how the natural world works in new ways.