Micro

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by Michael Crichton

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Was there any explanation in the book how the shrunken people were still able to breath the oxygen molecules that were now much larger in proportion to their smaller size? It was alluded that their strength and durability were not proportional to their reduced sizes. Was that explained either?
Jackson Compton Quote from Rick Hutter: "'Our bodies are stronger and lighter in this world, because gravity's no big deal here.'" (Chapter 14).

That's the best I can …moreQuote from Rick Hutter: "'Our bodies are stronger and lighter in this world, because gravity's no big deal here.'" (Chapter 14).

That's the best I can contribute towards your two questions.(less)
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Are there any explicit descriptions of sex that would be inappropriate for a younger reader (10-12)?
Crystal No...there may be a few mentions of sex and one scene where it is heavily implied that the two had sex, but no descriptions at all are given.
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Why is Ricks curate so important?
Ethan Green Let me offer an alternative view. I read the forward, something I almost never do, and it mentioned the author's inspiration to write this book was du…moreLet me offer an alternative view. I read the forward, something I almost never do, and it mentioned the author's inspiration to write this book was due to his dislike that many people are no longer taught about the natural world and how he was disappointed they couldn't name common plants / animals.

So my theory is he wanted to show off something the average reader would go "cool!" about. (less)
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Dick Nielson Yep.. to about a half inch high.
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