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Nema and the Xenos

A Story of Soil Cycles

Ailsa Wild Aviva Reed Briony Barr Gregory Crocetti

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English
CSIRO Publishing
01 August 2019
Age range 9 to 12

When a tree cries out in pain, some unexpected heroes come to the rescue.

Nema and her gang of young nematodes (tiny worms) embark on a dangerous journey underground. The Xenos, a group of wise but deadly bacteria, hitch a ride. The story of how they help the tree is full of action, life-or-death challenges and microscopic warfare. It is a story of co-operation and ancient partnership, about events happening all over the Earth, in the hidden worlds beneath our feet.

Part of the Small Friends Books series – Stories of Partnership and Cooperation in Nature.

By:   , , ,
Illustrated by:   Briony Barr
Imprint:   CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication:   Australia
Dimensions:   Height: 230mm,  Width: 230mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   436g
ISBN:   9781486312160
ISBN 10:   1486312160
Series:   Small Friends Books
Pages:   48
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for Nema and the Xenos: A Story of Soil Cycles

"""A beautifully illustrated, exciting and engaging story that is sure to inspire a child’s imagination; while providing a scientifically accurate glimpse into the complex structure and living networks within soil."" -- Dr Eva Schneider & Dr Elaine Ingham * Soil Foodweb * ""This is a well thought out and beautifully presented book that successfully combines an illustrated narrative to communicate complex science concepts. It would be an invaluable teaching resource for a unit on soil."" -- Julie Bertola * Children's Book Council Reading Time blog * ""Nema and the Xenos: A Story of Soil Cycles is a must-read for every child and every adult to remember that microbes make us, we are soil, we are members of a complex, creative, cooperative Earth Family."" -- Vandana Shiva * Scientist, Environmentalist and Author *"


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