Recommended Ages: 3+ Years

GIANTmicrobes® plushies are stuffed animals that look like tiny microbes, only about a million times the actual size! They're a humorous, educational, and fun spin on an otherwise messy subject matter. They were originally designed as a teaching tool to help small children learn about the importance of hand-washing.

• This set includes 5 GIANTmicrobes®
• Each plush stuffed toy comes with an image and information about the real microbe it represents
• Fun and creative way to start the discussion about microbes as they relate to the study of microbiology
• These unique plush stuffed animals make great learning tools and toys
• A cute gift/reminder/warning for any college student
• An amusing gift that is a great way to give someone a micro-organism without that pesky trip to the Doctor's office.

This Bundle Includes:

• Common Cold (Rhinovirus)
       - Billions of people a year catch the cold. Now you can get one too! Learn all about the Common Cold with this cuddly companion.
• Cough
       - Coughs are very common and can be triggered by a variety of factors including smoking, allergies, and even heartburn. But many coughs, particularly in young children, are caused by microbes.
• Ear Ache
       - Ear aches are one of the most common health ailments found in young children - and most are caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.
• Sore Throat (Streptococcus)
       - Streptococcus bacteria cause about 15% of sore throats; viruses cause most of the rest!
• Cavtiy
       - Everyone knows that sugar is bad for your teeth. But why is that so? Because Streptococcus mutans bacteria love to eat it!

Shipping Note: Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, P.O. Boxes, and APO addresses is not available for this item

Warranty: 90 Day Woot Limited Warranty