Cells: An Owner's Handbook

Written and illustrated by Carolyn Fisher

Discover the microscopic world with Ellie, a quirky skin cell, as she reveals the secrets of life’s building blocks.

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48 pages· AD890L

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Meet Ellie, a lively skin cell residing on a Boston Terrier, as she unveils the wonders of the microscopic world. With humor and charm, Ellie guides you through the fascinating universe of cells, explaining their structure, function, and the incredible process of division and multiplication. Dive into this engaging journey to understand how 37 trillion cells come together to create life as we know it. What mysteries will Ellie uncover about the tiny units that make up every living being on Earth?

From the publisher

Did you know that every human is the proud owner of 37 trillion cells? (Give or take a few trillion.) They’re the itty-bitty building blocks that stack together to make you, you! Join a smart and silly skin cell named Ellie as she explains what a cell looks like, what a cell does, how cells divide and multiply, and much, much more in this fascinating and funny nonfiction picture book.

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