An introduction to animals cells, covering where they are found, different types, how they are studied, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
"A cell's job is never done! Between fighting off respiratory infections, dengue fever, and a serious case of hemorrhagic shock, Red Blood Cell and White Blood Cell have been working harder than ever to protect the body from bacteria and diseases. But with new challenges comes new allies, and it's up to all the cells to come together to keep the body-their home-safe from harm"--Back cover.
"To fight on the front lines of the immune system, hardworking cells must undergo intense training. Killer T Cell and Helper T Cell are the best of the best now, but back in their academy days they were nothing more than little cells with big dreams and an even bigger rivalry. Meanwhile, some of the trickiest problems turn out to be the most mundane. The common cold proves to be a serious prankster who's hard to handle, and the usually calm White Blood Cell find himself dealing with one of the most annoying everyday maladies...acne"--Back cover.
"Red Blood Cell and White Blood Cell somehow keep running into each other--could their bond have been fated since childhood? Either way, the body they live and work in can't seem to catch a break. From food poisoning to heat exhaustion to the threat of cancer, life in the body is as busy as it is dangerous, but the hard-working cells that keep it (and you) running are up to the task!"--Back cover.
"Strep throat! Hay fever! Influenza! The world is a dangerous place for a red blood cell just trying to her deliveries finished. Fortunately, she's not alone... she's got a whole human body's worth of cells ready to help out! The mysterious white blood cells, the buff and brash killer T cells, even the cute little platelets--everyone's got to come together if they want to keep you healthy. Together, these dedicated cells will tackle everything from pneumonia to everyday allergies, and it's all in a day's work!"--Back cover.
"You can't see them, but every living thing is made up of cells. They are the building blocks of life. And each cell has a specific function. What do the cells in your blood do? What about the cells in your eyes? You might be surprised to learn how these tiny cells have such important duties"--Provided by publisher.
energy, evolution, and the origins of complex life
Lane, Nick
2015
Examines the history of cellular evolution, arguing that the evolution of multicellular life--such as fungi, plants, animals, and humans--was contingent on the first successful prokaryotic endosymbiosis, or a bacterium living within another bacterium.
Text and photographs look at the cell biology, focusing on cell locomotion and support, a look inside the cell, how cells communicate and other topics.
