Germs
(Paperback)
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Publishing Details
Germs
By (Author) John Devolle
Pushkin Children's Books
Pushkin Children's Books
13th May 2025
30th January 2025
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens picture books
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Science: The human body
579.3
Physical Properties
Paperback
32
Width 294mm, Height 248mm
Description
'This stylishly gruesome and colourful introduction to "the good, the bad and the friendly" germs in and around our bodies is full of fascinating, sometimes foul facts' - Guardian
'Offers nuggets of unforgettable wisdom, while laying down some vital scientific groundwork' - Telegraph
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
Prepare to go on a journey through the mindboggling, yucky world of germs!
Reviews
'Offers nuggets of unforgettable wisdom, while laying down some vital scientific groundwork...A 10-minute masterclass in microbiology, aimed at readers as young as four... [reducing] the most complex subjects to easy peasy ideas' - Telegraph
'This stylishly gruesome and colourful introduction to "the good, the bad and the friendly" germs in and around our bodies is full of fascinating, sometimes foul facts' - Guardian
'Boldly illustrated with bright colours... Breaks down what germs are and why they can make us sick in a succinct and comprehensible way. Perfect for children aged three and over' - Editor's Choice
'Factual books are great for inquisitive children, and guardians might also learn a thing or two... Will intrigue readers aged 5+... As well as providing lots of information with a dose of humour, the book will reassure any germ-conscious readers' - Sunday Times
'This is a very funny book. I was afraid it would be boring but it really wasnt. Firstly, the pictures are really colourful and gross. It made me laugh so hard. Especially the green snot!... It was really funny and I learnt a lot. I really enjoyed it a lot and would recommend it for others to read' - Rory, 7
Author Bio
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.
