Microbes to the Rescue: Using Bacteria, Algae and Fungi to Clean Up the Planet

by Yolanda Ridge

Microbes are tiny but mighty, and they're everywhere

When left alone, microbes such as bacteria, fungi and algae are experts at adapting, surviving and thriving under extreme and constantly changing conditions. These natural problem solvers can help fight the climate crisis by gobbling up pollutants, breaking down plastic, generating clean energy and capturing carbon. By harnessing the power of microbes, we can create eco-friendly...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1459839137
• ISBN13: 9781459839137
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7