Learn about all about cells, the building blocks of all life. This book explores the structures of planet and animal cells, takes a look at how cells function and discusses the role of they play in supporting all living organisms. It also examines the role of DNA, what happens when cells mutate and examines cutting-edge developments in the scientific investigation of cells, such as stem cell research.

Includes investigations that show how to study different cells under a microscope and fascinating fact boxes that offer in-depth information on topics such as fertilisation. An activity project shows students at Key Stage 3 how to create a model of a plant cell.

The six books in the Living Processes series look at the processes all living organisms must carry out in order to stay alive. From feeding and drinking through to breathing and reproducing, it explores the differing ways in which organisms carry them out.

This book is part of a book series called Living Processes .

This book is suitable for Key Stage 3. KS3 covers school years 7, 8 and 9, and ages 12-14 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Hachette Children's Group .

Dr Carol Ballard worked for many years as a school science co-ordinator. She is now a full-time writer of information books for children and teenagers.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Chapter 1 What is a cell?
• 2: Chapter 2 Inside cells
• 3: Chapter 3 Life from cells
• 4: Chapter 4 Plant cells
• 5: Chapter 5 Animal cells
• 6: Your project: Make your own model cell
• 7: Glossary and Further information
• 8: Index