The Good Germ Hotel: Meet Your Body's Marvelous Microbes
From your head to your toes you are full of bacteria Bacteria are types of tiny living things called microbes There are four common types of microbe Some are bacteria like me lots of us are good but some can cause infections The other three common microbes are viruses fungi and protozoa These all have good and bad versions too A virus is a particle that can cause diseases such as flu Fungi are plant like organisms that love damp places such as sweaty feet And some protozoa called parasites live inside and feed off other creatures 4
But don’t worry I am one of the good bacteria and I am here to help This is a big day for me because I’ve decided to meet my hotel Do you think she’ll like me 5
Hello hotel Wow you’re much bigger than I was expecting Of course I’m big I’m nine years old SOAP Well it’s nice to meet you nine-year-old It’s about time we were properly introduced We’ve seen you washing your hands to get rid of bad germs which is great But most of us microbes aren’t scary Your body is our home and we’re your friends 6
I am a good bacterium that lives in your gut My suite is located on the middle floor inside your intestines I love it here It’s dark and cozy and I get to eat lots of tasty food But what do you do in my body all day Well I’m incredibly busy I have lots of chores such as helping to break down the food that you eat and sending the rest of your body the nutrients it needs By the end of each day I’m usually beat but I love being a busy bacterium 7
