The KidHaven Science Library - Cells [Hardcover]

Jeanne DuPrau (Author)

Book Description

Series: The KidHaven Science Library | Publication Date: October 23, 2001

The basic unit of all living things, the cell is a world in itself. This book explores the workings of plant and animal cells -- what they look like, how they're nourished, and how they reproduce. It also describes the role of disease cells in the human body, and how new knowledge about cells provides hope for the treatment of illnesses such as cancer and muscular dystrophy. (20020601)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"These series titles provide overviews of their respective subjects. The appealing layout includes large fonts, many color photographs, and simple diagrams."
-- School Library Journal ( September 2002) (School Library Journal 20020501)

"This series explores the concepts of the title of each volume by defining and explaining what they are and how they work. Colored photos on nearly every page make the series visually attractive while they add to the understanding of the text. Appealing illustrations and text will interest young readers with information suitable for reports. Recommended."
-- Library Talk (May-June 2002) (Library Talk )

"...Appealing illustrations and text will interest young readers with information suitable for reports...Recommended."
-- Library Talk (May 2002) (Library Talk )

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: KidHaven Press; 1 edition (October 23, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737706473
• ISBN-13: 978-0737706475
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,951,212 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jeanne DuPrau is the author of The New York Timesbestseller The City of Ember and its companion The People of Sparks. She lives in Menlo Park, California, and drives a hybrid car that runs on a combination of gas and electricity.