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:

• Heart Cell
     - The heart is made of muscle cells which pump the body's blood throughout our lives from dawn to dusk and then from dusk to dawn. They function on their own and beat a steady rhythm by contracting and relaxing.
• Brain Cell
     - The little grey cells that make up your mind are primarily neurons. You have approximately 100 billion of them in your head! All a single neuron can do is flash a small signal on to its neighbors. But working together, they bestow upon us action like an angel, and apprehension like a god.
• Skin Cell
      - The skin has three layers. The top layer, or epidermis, is made primarily of tough keratinocyte cells that ward off everything from pathogens to blunt objects. The epidermis contains pigment-producing melanocyte cells that give your skin its color.
• Liver Cell
     - Of the major internal organs, the liver is the only one that can regenerate – from as little as 25% of its mass.
• Beta Cell (Insulin)
      - Pancreatic beta cells produce the insulin that helps regulate the level of glucose sugar in the body. When blood sugar levels rise, beta cells release insulin which causes fat and muscle cells to begin absorbing the excess sugar
   

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

Warranty: 90 Day Woot Limited Warranty