Tardigrade: The Inimitability of the Undercover Moss Piglet
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For students wishing to do a science fair project on tardigrades, this book is essential.
What are tardigrades? Where do they live? What temperatures can they withstand? Did they really survive the vacuum of space? You no longer have to do a time consuming web search to find the answers. Get the facts about tardigrades all in one place
Beginning with some basic information about tardigrades, the book explains the where's and how's of finding these fascinating creatures. Covered are the essential techniques of sample collection, specimen and slide preparation, and the basics of microorganism viewing under a microscope.
"It's never too early to start teaching your child about some of the amazing things that exist in nature. This is a book about tardigrades (also known as water bears or moss piglets) for inquisitive pre-school children. Help children and their parents learn about these fascinating creatures." Tardigrades are one of the oldest living species on the planet and are so resilient that they can survive at extremes of temperature, underwater and even in the vacuum of space! This, and their relative obscurity makes the tardigrade one of the authors' favourite animals.
For anyone wishing to embark on a new voyage of scientific discovery, this book will help point the way.
What are tardigrades? Where do they live? What temperatures can they withstand? Did they really survive the vacuum of space? You no longer have to do a time consuming web search to find the answers. Get the facts about tardigrades all in one place
Beginning with some basic information about tardigrades, the book explains the where's and how's of finding these fascinating creatures. Covered are the essential techniques of sample collection, specimen and slide preparation, and the basics of microorganism viewing under a microscope.
"It's never too early to start teaching your child about some of the amazing things that exist in nature. This is a book about tardigrades (also known as water bears or moss piglets) for inquisitive pre-school children. Help children and their parents learn about these fascinating creatures." Tardigrades are one of the oldest living species on the planet and are so resilient that they can survive at extremes of temperature, underwater and even in the vacuum of space! This, and their relative obscurity makes the tardigrade one of the authors' favourite animals.
For anyone wishing to embark on a new voyage of scientific discovery, this book will help point the way.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:B09VDRSGBY
ISBN13:9798432200341
Release Date:March 2022
Publisher:Independently Published
Length:38 Pages
Weight:0.10 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"
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