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Microbes at work

Millicent E. Selsam

195375 pagesabout 1–2 hours
1953
first published
  • 1953Chatto and Windus · ENG
  • 1953Morrow · 95 pages · ENG
  • 1958WILLAM MORROW,NJ
  • 1963Chatto & Windus · 75 pages · ENG
  • 1977William Morrow & Co Library · ENGISBN 9780688314972

Presents basic information on the microbes commonly found on foodstuffs--bacteria, molds, and yeast--and discusses ways man has found of discouraging the growth of undesirable microbes, and fostering the growth of those he uses. Includes simple observations and experiments.

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Written forMiddle grade
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