Synopsis
Every living thing from humans to corn stalks to bacteria are made up of cells or single cells. These tiny units not only perform vital functions that make all life possible, but also contain the hereditary information for regulating cell functions and for creating the next generation of cells. This book delves into the inner workings of these tiny, but complex foundations of life. Colorful and detailed illustrations and photographs support the fascinating narrative, along with interesting sidebars and activities.
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About the Author
Dr Carol Ballard has written several children's books on human biology and health. A specialist in primary science, she currently teaches science, mathematics and geography in primary school.
From School Library Journal
Grade 5-6–With some exceptions, these routine examinations of abstract biological topics have little to offer that's not easily available elsewhere. Ballard's three volumes close with outlines for promisingly challenging projects (and the other titles offer projects too), but the preceding narratives are dry and juiceless despite the many sharp color photos that accompany them. In Adaptation, Spilsbury's look at natural mechanisms for predation, defense, reproduction, and climate change is so quick that he barely mentions mutualism and commensalism. In contrast to Ballard's dismissive treatment of alternative plant classification schemes, though, he builds his survey of animal taxonomy around cladistics and biological keys, and unlike several equivalent titles in many other series, he doesn't bypass death in his discussion of life cycles.
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