Public Health Microbiologist (21st Century Skills Library: Cool Science Careers)

Much of the battle against disease is fought by these scientists and their amazing equipment. This volume recounts the history as well as the current state of the art. Chapter 1. Tracking the invisible Chapter 2. Understanding what cannot be seen Chapter 3. Microbiologists then and now Chapter 4. Tools for tiny tests Chapter 5. Helping everyone. Describes what public health microbiologists do, where they work, the tools they use, and how to get into the profession Discusses how microbiologists work to protect people from the spread of deadly diseases