Unseen Jungle

Most of us don't think about microbes on a daily basis even though they are literally everywhere—inside our houses, outside in nature, inside and outside of our bodies, on our pets, you get the idea. In this first book of the Your Hidden Life series, author Eleanor Spicer Rice breaks down facts about microbes in an often hilarious, frequently gross, and overall interesting way. Following an introduction, the content is divided into four sections focusing on specific environments: house, yard, food, and you. Each section provides facts about the microbes present in our everyday life. For example, houseflies. Sure they are annoying, but who knew that hey can get infested with a zombie-like fungus that eats their organs and then controls their minds? There are extras like an interview with a microbiologist, facts written in limerick form, and plenty of cartoon drawings by Rob Wilson for comedic relief. Included in the back matter are also step-by-step instructions on how to draw an E. coli eating a hot dog! There is an extensive bibliography for young readers who want to learn more.