Illustrated by Bob Ostrom
4 stars
Join Ms. Frizzle’s class as they try to uncover what happened to Keesha’s prized cucumber over vacation. To go on a big adventure, the class will have to get small and come face-to-face with the Mike Robe Gang.
An engaging way to learn about microbes and the effects they have on the world around us. Meet difference microbes including amoebas, paramecia, funguses, and bacteria and see the changes they make, from growing mold on a tomato to turning a cucumber into a pickle.
Nice illustrations that capture the characters well.
A good overview of microbes told in an engaging format. The story itself is fairly wordy so works best for older kids.