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2) Cells
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This book will explore the many different types of cells and the roles they play.
3) Plant cells
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From a stalk of corn to a pine tree, every plant is made of plant cells. What material is in these cells? How do they hold together? How do growers use their knowledge of cell growth to create new plants? What's next in plant science? You can see the hidden secrets of cell life in the fascinating photos, diagrams, and text inside.
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Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer, yet her cells--taken without her knowledge--became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first "immortal" human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years. HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine; uncovered secrets of cancer and viruses; helped lead to in vitro...
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Explores concepts related to the growth and development of the human body from the scientific elements that compose the body to how babies form in the womb. Includes frequently asked questions, a glossary, diagrams of the various systems within the body, resources for further information, and color photographs.