Book Detail

Invisible Allies

Publication Information
Author:  Farrell, Jeanette Illustrator:  
Title:  Invisible Allies Date:  2005
Publisher:  Farrar Straus Giroux City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-374-33608-3 ISBN, hardback:  

Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes ESOL:  
Family:   Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:  

General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction, reference

HSE Descriptor(s):    science

Summary:
Subtitled "Microbes that Shape our Lives," this book uses cheese, chocolate, and bread to explain what microbes are, how they work, and their roles in our lives. The book includes clear photos and a complete glossary of terms.

Teaching Ideas:
Students may want to find out more about scientists mentioned throughout the book. Summary activities might work well. Word Sorts can be used to introduce the the book in which there are many common terms, a few technical ones, and some that could have multiple meanings.

Teaching Strategies:
bullet Herringbone
   http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/herringbone.pdf
bullet K-W-L Instruction Strategy
   http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/k_w_l.pdf
bullet Matrices or Charts
   http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/matrices_charts.pdf
bullet Semantic Mapping
   http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/semantic_mapping.pdf
bullet Word Sorts
   http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/word_sorts.pdf

Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > individual > life choices > problem solving
bullet Science > biology
bullet Science > ecology > food chain
bullet Science > medicine > anatomy
bullet Science > medicine > diseases
bullet Science > nutrition
bullet Science > nutrition > foods
bullet Work > scientist


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