Marvel at the wonders of the miniature world and its complex lifeforms in this fascinating hardback guide, illustrated throughout with spectacular full-color photography. With the latest developments in scanning electron microscopy, the miniature world has now been revealed to us in never-before-seen detail. With accomplished science writer Marianne Taylor as your guide, you will learn about the microbes that are at the heart of the world's ecosystems, the composition of minerals, the structure of cells in the human body, and much more besides. Includes: - Microorganisms - Mineral structures - Nanotechnology The text is brought to life by superb full-color photos, charts, maps and infographics to reveal the miniature world in all its splendor. A fascinating guide to the world which can be enjoyed by the whole family. ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius' Discovering. series brings together spectacular hardback guides which explore the science behind our world, brought to life by eye-catching photography.