Germs: Mysterious Microorganisms (The Encyclopedia of Discovery and Invention)

Year 1991
Pages 96

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Germs: Mysterious Microorganisms (The Encyclopedia of Discovery and Invention) by Don Nardo is a reference book you can return to when you need an answer. This edition is listed as 1991 • Lucent Books • 96 pages.

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A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.

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This book is meant to be used more than once, either for practice or to look up an answer.

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Read the sections you need. You do not have to start at the beginning or read every page in order.

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