Microbiome - The Universe Inside You

A high-impact exploration of the fascinating world of microbes within the human body.

About the author

Helene Priestley, PhD, completed her PhD in molecular biology and has worked as an editor on clinical review journals. As a children's author, she combines her experience in the lab with a passion for literacy and for educating children in STEM. She is a member of SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators).

Illustrator David Márquez has a PhD in immunology and a Master's degree in scientific illustration. His work is fueled by a passion for nature in all its forms and for visually communicating scientific knowledge.

Martin Bustamante, an Argentinian illustrator and painter, discovered his passion for drawing and painting at a young age. He has worked professionally for publishers and magazines in Argentina, the U.S., and Europe.

Purna Kashyap, M.B.B.S., is the director of the Microbiome Program at Mayo Clinic, a research initiative that studies the role of the human microbiome in health. His research aims to better understand gastrointestinal disorders to provide better treatment options for patients, especially microbiota-targeted therapies.

Product details

• Authors: Helene Priestley
• Assisted by: Bustamante Martin (Illustration), David Rojas Márquez (Illustration), David Rojas Mrquez (Illustration)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 06.01.2026
• EAN: 9798887703961
• ISBN: 979-8-88770-396-1
• No. of pages: 32
• Illustrations: 4-c illustrations throughout
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Discoveries, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Biology, Educational: Biology