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The Microbe Mystery in the Lunchbox: A STEM Adventure About Biology, Hygiene, Food and Invisible Life
Paperback
Series: The Young Inventors of India, Book 6
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 12 2026
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A warm, exciting biology adventure for curious young readers.
When a strange smell in the school lunch corner begins to spread rumours, Anaya, Kabir, Meera, Hari, Tara and Rafiq decide to investigate the right way: safely, kindly and with evidence. They discover that invisible life is not simple. Some microbes help make food. Some spoil food. Some become risky when warmth, water, time and careless habits meet.
The Microbe Mystery in the Lunchbox turns biology, hygiene, food safety, fermentation, contamination, labels, handwashing, data, public health and responsible communication into an Indian school adventure. Young readers learn how science can protect people without creating fear.
Ideal for ages 8-12, parents, teachers, school libraries and families looking for screen-free STEM reading with practical imagination and heart.
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