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

Zoology: Invertebrates; Earth sciences; Soil science, sedimentology; Biodiversity; Children's & Educational; Children's & young adult: general non-fiction

This is a story about tiny creatures that live in the darkness of the soil.

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.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 8-12.

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

By: Ailsa Wild, Aviva Reed, Briony Barr, Gregory Crocetti, S. Patricia Stock
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 230mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 436g
ISBN: 9781486312160
ISBN 10: 1486312160
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 01 August 2019
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 *