Germ Zappers
Germ Zappers by Frances R. Balkwill, published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press in 2002, is part of the Enjoy Your Cells series, which introduces children to the fascinating world of cell and molecular biology. This edition, comprising 31 pages, is designed to reflect recent advancements in the fields of biology and immunology, making complex scientific concepts accessible to a younger audience.
In Germ Zappers, readers will explore the intricacies of cells and their functions, focusing on the role of germs and the immune system. The book aims to engage children with informative content that encourages curiosity about health and science. With illustrations by Mic Rolph, this work combines educational text with visual elements to enhance understanding. The series anticipates a future where comprehensive genomic sequences are available, providing a timely context for young learners interested in biology and health.
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Enjoy Your Cells is a new series of four books on cell and molecular biology for children which reflects the major advances in cell, molecular and developmental biology in recent years. The titles include: Enjoy Your Cells Germ Zappers Have a Nice DNA! Gene Machines The series looks forward to the near future when complete sequences of bacterial, invertebrate, mouse and human genomes will be available. It has been 10 years since the first cell books by Balkwill and Rolph were published. Fran Balkwill, author, is Professor of Cancer Biology at St. Bart’s Hospital and The London Queen Mary School of Medicine and Dentistry. Her work is primarily supported by the Imperial Cancer Research Fund. Together with Mic Rolph, she has written many science books for children. Mic Rolph, illustrator, is a former graphic designer for television. His work includes the illustrations for Cells Are Us, Cell Wars, DNA Is Here to Stay, Amazing Schemes Within Your Genes, Brainbox and Microbes, Bugs and Wonder Drugs.
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