Germ
Stories is a collection of rhyming stories about the “little
beasties” responsible for diseases such as AIDs, food poisoning
and pneumonia. This is a beautifully illustrated book that is
a must for anyone, child or adult, with an interest in microbes.
A Short History of Nearly
Everything by Bill Bryson is a great book that explains a
vast number of scientific principles and discoveries without ever
feeling anything like a textbook. Highly recommended!
Carl Zimmer's Parasite Rex : Inside the
Bizarre World of Nature's Most Dangerous Creatures is a fascinating
insight into the fascinating, albeit sometimes gruesome, world
of the parasite. Overall, its a good read that will make you look
at the world in a completely new way
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The Science of Superheroes is a
fun book that ignites curiosity in science through a fairly light-hearted
discussion of the science behind some of the better known comic
book heroes. At times, the book is a little complex for what it
is and can be a little over the top in places
