With this book the student will be able to find the name of the bacteria, some of the tests used to identify it and other valuable information. Furthermore, there will be some information on what diseases or benefits the bacteria may have. The student will further will be able to learn how to isolate the bacteria to obtain a pure culture and how to identify a Gram Positive (+) or Gram Negative (-) bacterium. A dictionary of Medical and Scientific terminology is also provided. Cover photo by Jennifer Love Icasiano Ficken. Photo credits also for: Dennis Kunkel