Pub Date: September 1, 2010
Dewey: 571.61
LCCN: 2009049971
Lexile Code: 0860
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Target Age Group: 09 to 11
Physical Info: 0.40" H x 9.60" L x 7.60" W ( 0.80 lbs) 48 pages
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Series: Investigating Cells
Description: This book explores the features of the animal cell and includes information about life processes such as respiration.
Review Quotes: These utilitarian introductions are constructed in a question-and-answer format (frequently abandoned when subjects are too broad for one-or-two paragraph answers), supported by simplified diagrams of cell structures and large macro- or micro-photographs. The authors focus mainly on human cell structures and functions, though most also include brief mentions of single-celled creatures, other animals, and even-despite an entire volume devoted to them-plants and fungi. Each volume features thumbnail side profiles of a few prominent researchers, a generous selection of further resources, and three-to-five suggestions for experiments or enrichment activities. Though there are no duplicate passages or pictures in these volumes, the fine topical divisions make a certain amount of overlap unavoidable. Still, serious students will find the books useful surveys of various aspects of cell biology. -John Peters, formerly at New York Public Library School Library Journal November 2010-- "School Library Journal"