Microbes—how do these tiny organisms survive in wildly different environments? They adapt! Microbe Adaptations: Glowing Lights, Hot Vents, and Large Numbers introduces young microbiologists to different types of microbes that have developed characteristics to help them survive and thrive! From the bacteria that gather on anglerfish and produce light to the thermophiles that thrive near deep-sea hydrothermal vents, microbes have developed amazing adaptations to stay alive even under some harsh conditions. How? Through natural selection, which happens as survival traits are passed down through many generations. Scientific concepts including biological evolution, heredity, and ecology come clear with engaging illustrations and lots of familiar, familiar examples. An introductory poem offers language arts connections while a hands-on activity at the end reinforces concepts in the book. A glossary and photographs offer even more supplemental learning opportunities.