The Curious World of Bacteria
A Curious Collection from a Microscopic World
$47.44
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
30 June 2023
Summary
Bacteria were the first life on Earth. But what do we really know about them? In this captivating, science-driven book, you’ll learn everything you need to know about these often misunderstood - and incredibly interesting - microbes.
In this engagingly written and scientifically rigorous book, author and scientist Ludger Wess introduces an eclectic collection of impressive, useful, weird, and dangerous bacterial species. Wess reveals everything he knows about bacteria…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781771648257 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1771648252 |
| Author: | Ludger Wess, Jamie McIntosh |
| Publisher: | Greystone Books,Canada |
| Imprint: | Greystone Books,Canada |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 30 June 2023 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm |
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Critics Review
”[C]aptivating… Wess’s focus on the oddities of the bacterial world makes for an entertaining introduction to a critical, if underappreciated, facet of planetary life. Readers will come away with a deeper appreciation for the diversity of living organisms.”—Publishers Weekly
“We need more books like this… a great introduction to bacteria, complete with terrific illustrations.”—Jeff Lowenfels, author of Teaming with Bacteria
“Wow, wow, wow. Ludger Wess’s deep dive into the lives of bacteria stretches the definition of life itself. Amazing.”—Eugenia Bone, author of Microbia: A Journey into the Unseen World Around You
“Reveals the unexpected marvels of the bacterial world, from the bottom of the Mariana Trench to the heights of the stratosphere, from the largest bacterium to the smallest.”—Keith Seifert, author of The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi: Exploring the Microscopic World in Our Forests, Homes, and Bodies
About The Author
Ludger Wess
Ludger Wess holds a degree in biology and chemistry and a PhD in social studies of sciences. He worked as a molecular biologist before turning to a career as a science writer, focusing on genetic engineering and biotechnology. A member of the National Association of Science Writers, his articles have appeared in BioWorld, BioTech International, Chemistry & Industry, and The Scientist, amongst other publications.
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