Cells Are Us

by Frances R. Balkwill

This is a book about the various types of cells that make up the human body. By using lively and expressive language, and by portraying the different cells with colorful and imaginative drawings, the author and artist teach the reader how an individual person is created from just one cell.

Genres: Science, Biology, Nonfiction, 2nd Grade

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 16, 1990

Reviews

[Mandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great series of books for introducing a more difficult science subject. I learned a lot right along with my children. Our favorite title in the series so far has been 'Cell Wars' - absolutely fascinating!

[Mehmet]

Hücrenin en temel bilgilerinin verildiği bu kitap sayesinde kırmızı hücre, beyaz hücre, sinir hücreleri vb. bir çocuğun aklına yıllarca verilen biyoloji derslerinden çok daha iyi girmiştir.

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

great for for young children (and me)!

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

great for for young children (and me)!

[Erik Ortega · Rating 5 out of 5]

i learned alot about cells i even learned about cells that i thought we didnt have!

[Molly Darr]

Although this book is a little dated, it is a great informational book about cells. This would be a great non-fiction book to help introduce cells to younger grades. Very detailed but easy to read.

[Roxanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book about cells introducing kids to the human body. The illustrations are great. This is a fun, educational book.

[Zoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect (and indeed, award winning) introduction to cells, DNA and chromosomes for 7-10 year olds. Colourful, clear, concise. Such a shame it is out of print.

[Brandielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really great information laid out simply. It looks pretty dated so I wish they would go in and refresh it.