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Giant Microbes

GIANTmicrobes® are stuffed animals that look like tiny microbes — only a million times actual size! They're humorous, educational, and fun!

Each GIANTmicrobe® comes with an image and information about the real microbe it represents. They make great learning tools, as well as amusing gifts for anyone with a sense of humor.

(Yeast) Beer and Bread

Come and get it! This microbe is a baker, and a brewer -- and a scientist to boot. Pretty amazing! Learn about the secrets to its success.

(Anobium punctatum) Bookworm

Do you have a favorite bookworm? We do! And our book-lover is sure to interest just about any bibliophile.

(Neuron) Brain Cell

The more brain cells you have, the smarter you are.

(Rhinovirus) Common Cold

Billions of people a year catch the cold. Now you can get one too! Learn all about the Common Cold with this cuddly companion.

(Bordetella Pertusiss) Cough

Coughs aren't just for smokers anymore -- now anybody can get one!

(Escherichia coli) E. Coli

Everyone's welcome at a barbecue. Or are they?

(Orthomyxovirus) Flu

This guy may not look too tough, but don't let his cute looks fool you! Once he and his friends show up you're in for a pretty lousy time. Learn about his weaknesses so you can avoid unwanted encounters.

(Epstein-Barr Virus) Kissing Disease "Mono"

A kiss is just a kiss -- unless she's around! 95% of the population has encountered this sweetie pie. Find out who gets her special love.

(Erythrocyte) Red Blood Cell

The life of the party, his best trick is to hold his breath until he turns blue! Invite him to your next bash and he's sure show you a bloody good time.

(Spermatozoon) Sperm Cell

Our little man's man is the stuff of legends. You can bank on it.

(Leukocyte)White Blood Cell

Don't let his cute looks fool you -- this highly trained killer takes out enemy cells with extreme prejudice. Learn how to stay on his good side.

Price: Can$9.99