The Story of Germs

How we found the tiny things making us sick

Put on your invisible detective hat and zoom in close to discover the hidden world of germs!

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Long ago
Bad Air Rumors
People used to think smelly air made everyone sick. They burned sweet flowers to chase away the bad odors!

The big idea

Tiny living things exist all around us, and learning about them keeps us healthy.

Fun facts

✨ Your body has billions of helpful germs inside that actually keep you healthy!
✨ Sneezing can blast tiny droplets out of your nose at up to 100 miles per hour!
✨ Washing your hands with soap while singing Happy Birthday twice washes away most bad germs.

Science words

Microscope — A tool with special glass lenses that makes teeny-tiny things look huge.
Bacteria — Super small living creatures that live almost everywhere on Earth.
Antibiotic — A special medicine that stops bad bacteria from making you sick.