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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A pygmy shrew is small; it's among the smallest of mammals. What could be smaller? A ladybug? A protozoa? Yes, there are smaller things than a pygmy shrew, and in this delightful book, Wells introduces readers to all of them--right down to the atoms and quarks!<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A pygmy shrew is small--it's among the littlest mammals! A ladybug is even smaller, but it hardly seems tiny when you compare it to a protozoa! And there are many things smaller still--so small that we can see them only with a microscope. Would you believe there are particles that are so tiny that we can't measure their exact size? Explore the huge world of the very small!</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>The acrylic-and-ink artwork includes touches of humor...Wells introduces a challenging concept in a way that will entertain and intrigue young children.<em>--Booklist</em></p><br><br><p>This lighthearted look at size features engaging pen and acrylic illustrations and a clear, informative text. The pygmy shrew is a good choice for a guide through the world of the very small.<em>--The Horn Book Guide</em></p><br><br><p><strong>1996 CBC/NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book</strong></p><br>

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