
Nema and the Xenos
A Story of Soil Cycles
CSIRO Publishing
Published on 1. August 2019
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-1-4863-1216-0 (ISBN)
Description
This is a story about tiny creatures that live in the darkness of the soil. When a tree cries out in pain, some unexpected heroes come to the rescue. Nema and her gang of young nematodes (tiny worms) embark on a dangerous journey underground. The Xenos, a group of wise but deadly bacteria, hitch a ride. The story of how they help the tree is full of action, life-or-death challenges and microscopic warfare. It is a story of cooperation and ancient partnership, about events happening all over the Earth, in the hidden worlds beneath our feet.
Features:
Features:
- A beautifully illustrated science-adventure story, created in collaboration with scientists
- Engages children in the invisible world of microbes
- "The Science Behind the Story" section allows for deeper exploration of the scientific concepts underpinning the story
- Teacher Notes available to support the use of this book in the classroom
- The Small Friends Books series combines cutting-edge scientific research, rich narrative and beautiful illustrations to tell stories that describe symbiotic partnerships between microbes and larger life forms.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Melbourne
Australia
Target group
Children/juvenile
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 231 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
417 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4863-1216-0 (9781486312160)
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Persons
Ailsa Wild creates stories for theater and paper pages. She loves collaborating with acrobats, scientists and children and her favorite question is ... But why?