cells

Describes the cells, tissues and organs of the human body and their vital role.

Photographs, illustrations, and diagrams describe how the body's cells form the immune system designed to defend it against infection and disease.

In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind plant and animal cells.

Through practice quizzes, questions and tips, explores the cell cycle and the process of mitosis, along with meiosis and gametogenesis. Also covers Mendel's Law of Inheritance as well as inheritance patterns.

Photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and easy-to-follow text introduce students to the structure and function of cells, the differences between plant and animal cells, the wide variety of cell types, the role they play in life, and other related topics.

"A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces the cells, tissues, and organs of the human body"--.

A discussion of the structure and function of plant and animal cells, with illustrations, charts, graphs, and a timeline, covering terms and concepts associated with the subject.

"In [this book] readers ages 12 to 15 investigate these basic building blocks of life and learn how they affect every aspect of our lives."--Back cover.

Explains how each cell, by means of its various organelles, accomplishes specific functions in plants, animals, and protista.

Presents the Standard Deviants approach to learning biology, focusing on cell division, with discussion of mitosis, meiosis, and metabolism.