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Nov 4
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Germs Make Me Sick! - by Melvin Berger

KeriAnne Jelinek for Sloth Dreams Books
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Germs are all around us, but they're too small to see. Many germs are harmless, but two kinds, viruses and bacteria, can make you sick. How? Read and find out!


This clear and appealing picture book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom, is all about germs, how they can make you sick, and how your body works to fight them off.


Don’t forget to check out our educational fall, winter and holiday books at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

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