Germ Theory for Babies
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- $5.99
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
Big questions deserve smart answers—even for the littlest learners.
From the #1 science series for kids comes Germ Theory for Babies—a gentle, clear, and empowering way to teach toddlers how germs work and how we protect ourselves.
Created by physicist Chris Ferrie and public health expert Neal Goldstein, this board book turns the complex world of microbes into a playful early lesson in science, hygiene, and health. With bold visuals and simple explanations, it gives children the tools to understand their environment—and helps grown-ups start important conversations.
Whether you're preparing for daycare, navigating cold season, or teaching handwashing habits, Germ Theory for Babies provides peace of mind and a practical path to learning.
Inside this science-backed board book for ages 0–4:
• Breaks down what germs are and how they spread, in toddler-friendly terms
• Encourages healthy routines like handwashing and covering coughs—without fear
• Trusted by parents and educators as part of the bestselling Baby University series
• A read-aloud that makes health science engaging, comforting, and easy to revisit
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In this latest installment of the Baby University board book series, mathematician and scientist Ferrie collaborates with epidemiologist Goldstein and public health expert Suder for an introductory explanation of germs and sickness. The collaborators offer a brief history ("We used to think getting sick was caused by bad air") before identifying germs as the tiny "creatures that can make us sick," and explaining where some can be found and how they spread. Each page features simple, geometric-based digital illustrations by Ferrie, composed in bright colors against ample white space. Names of germs ("Aspergillus"), multisyllabic diction ("Wear a mask when necessary"), and high-level concepts (microscope use) make this an advanced read for the intended audience, but its clear sanitation guide may help normalize proper hand-washing and sickness-prevention techniques for a notoriously hygiene-avoidant demographic. Ages up to 3.
