Book excerpt: Bacteria, fungi, and other germs are all around us, in the bathroom, on our phones, and on our bodies. This series introduces readers to the world of pathogens and all the unsettlingly common places where they dwell in our day-to-day lives. Combining high-interest, and disgusting, topics with the science that explains them, each book will engage readers with content that pairs nicely with middle school science curricular standards. This series is sure to repulse and educate at the same time. Features include: Packed with practical information about germs as well as basic hygiene and grooming. Correlates with common topics in middle school science curricula, including basic concepts of biology and chemistry. Myths and Facts sidebars debunk commonly held myths about pathogens. 10 Great Questions to Ask a Specialist sidebars help readers connect the gross facts they learn with their real life and environment.