Explains how simple cell building blocks create a variety of different forms of life, and clarifies how scientists organize these differences for the purpose of studying them.
Looks at cells as life's building blocks, showing how cells are put together, examining the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, speculating about the first forms of life, and discussing the newly-classified kingdom archaea.
Explains the structure of DNA and how its code works. Explores the related issues of genetic engineering, gene therapy, stem cell research, and cloning.
Provides information about animal cells, looking at how they differ from plant cells, and examining the various types of cells at work in animal bodies. Includes color illustrations and a glossary.
Presents information on how cells combine to form plants and fungi and carry out processes such as photosynthesis, and how plants reproduce through pollination and fertilization, or through spores and cones. Includes color illustrations and a glossary.
Presents an introduction to cell division and genetics, looking at what happens when cells divide, and discussing the connection between chromosomes, genes and DNA. Includes color illustrations and a glossary.
