Explodapedia: The Cell
Published on 6. April 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-78845-191-8 (ISBN)
Description
Highly commended at the Association for Science Education Book of the Year Awards 2023!
Cells are alive, and they're what life is made of. Four billion years ago a single cell kickstarted all life on Earth. Today, your body is made up of over 30 trillion cells - every one of which is teeming with activity.
Packed with up-to-the-minute science, The Cell confronts the biggest mysteries of the microscopic marvels that sustain the living world. Can cells save our planet next?
Explode your knowledge about cells, with the EXPLODAPEDIA!
Cells are alive, and they're what life is made of. Four billion years ago a single cell kickstarted all life on Earth. Today, your body is made up of over 30 trillion cells - every one of which is teeming with activity.
Packed with up-to-the-minute science, The Cell confronts the biggest mysteries of the microscopic marvels that sustain the living world. Can cells save our planet next?
Explode your knowledge about cells, with the EXPLODAPEDIA!
Reviews / Votes
Elegantly balanced between soaring possibility and informative realism * The Guardian, praise for Explodapedia * Accessible, entertaining and focused on the history of science, as well as cutting-edge discoveries * New Scientist, Brilliant reads for young minds * Prepare to be amazed! Easy to read for anyone curious about science * Sir Paul Nurse, Nobel Prize winning scientist * A totally fascinating book, brimming with amazing scientific knowledge and fab illustrations. I had no idea cells were so interesting (or funny)! * Greg Jenner * The perfect balance between charm, quirkiness and wonder * Siddhartha Mukherjee, Pullitzer Prize Winner * Accessible and funny [...] a clever way to introduce young readers to some very complicated ideas that underpin [...] the basis of our understanding of all life today * Prof Venki Ramakrishnan (President of the Royal Society) * Highly Commended * Association for Science Education Books of the Year Awards 2023 * [These books] should lead their readers willingly to the wonders of the biological world * Professor Richard Fortey * I am a huge fan of the potential of narrative nonfiction, supported by solid science to inspire children's engagement and understanding of the natural world. The scientific detail and narrative approach of Explodapedia is an exciting new series in this field. * Catherine Barr * Fascinating . . . I can't think of a more interesting or relevant book for our times * LoveReading, praise for The Virus * A riveting read for young readers and adults alike * The Letter Press Project, praise for The Virus * Mixing hard scientific fact, stories and humour * British Journal of General Practice, praise for The Virus *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 12 to 18 years
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
148 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78845-191-8 (9781788451918)
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Dr Ben Martynoga is a neuroscientist and science writer. After more than a decade at the forefront of brain research, he swapped his white coat for a pen. He has written on everything from the history of biology through to the latest technological innovations, running, stress and creativity. His work appears in the Guardian, New Statesman, the i newspaper, Financial Times and beyond.
Moose Allain used to work in London as an architect specialising in urban regeneration, and contributed to the UK's successful Olympic bid. Since becoming an artist and cartoonist, he has created animations for the BBC, illustrated the Pointless quiz show book and had cartoons published in Private Eye and The Literary Review.
Moose Allain used to work in London as an architect specialising in urban regeneration, and contributed to the UK's successful Olympic bid. Since becoming an artist and cartoonist, he has created animations for the BBC, illustrated the Pointless quiz show book and had cartoons published in Private Eye and The Literary Review.