Lonely Ameba

Educational as well as entertaining, this book has already received enthusiastic approval from elementary school teachers. Written in the style of Dr. Seuss & wonderfully illustrated, it sweeps the reader away into an enchanting universe of life - a universe contained within one drop of water. It is the story of an ameba named Emo, too small to be seen with the naked eye, yet his soul longs for companionship. Emo embarks on an epic journey to find a friend, & meets some very interesting characters along the way. The hydras were anything but friendly; they were frightening. Both Larry the hairy Paramecium & Gene the Euglena were friendly, but each of them declined the invitation to be Emo's friend. As his search continues it seems to be in vain, but ultimately Emo learns something very special about himself. He finds within himself, like all amebas, the potential for unlimited friends. While simply enjoying this story, the student learns about microscopic life & (because of the rhythmic text) quickly learns correct pronunciation of the scientific terms. To order: Overmountain Press, P.O. Box 1261, Johnson City, TN 37605. Toll Free: 800-992-2691, FAX: 423-929-2464.