Germs (Big Science for Little Minds)

Devolle, John John Devolle,

ISBN 10: 178269496X / ISBN 13: 9781782694960

Published by Pushkin Children's Books, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Germs (Big Science for Little Minds)
• Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178269496X
• ISBN 13: 9781782694960
• Binding: paperback
• Illustrator: Devolle, John
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Prepare to go on a journey through the mind-boggling, yucky world of germs in this delightful 3rd installment in John Devolle’s Big Science for Little Minds series--perfect for readers 4+!

• Why do grown-ups always tell you to wash your hands?
• How are antibodies like superheroes?
• Should you eat that old sausage you found in a coat pocket from last winter?

The perfect guide to introduce young readers to the mind-blowing concepts of science, this latest book in the Big Science for Little Minds series dives into the whats, whys, and hows of germs. What even are germs?  What different kinds are there, and what might they look like? Why are germs dangerous, and why should we protect ourselves from them?

This beautiful picture book is perfect for parents looking for a fun and educational book to help teach young children about hygiene. John Devolle combines his passion for science with his love of the visual arts to explain some of the big questions of life in an accessible way.

About the Author

John Devolle studied Fine Art at the University of Westminster and has since run an art gallery in East London, been a graphic designer / art director, and, since 2010, worked as an illustrator on numerous children's books. John currently lives and works in Dublin.