4 out of 4 stars
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Cell Biology for Babies by Dr. Haitham Ahmed is a children’s picture book that introduces readers to the most basic building block of life: the cell. The book starts off by explaining what a cell is. It then delves into the basic functional parts of the cell and how they contribute to the cell. Each of these parts is defined and pointed out within a picture of the cell to make the book interactive. Do you know your basic cellular biology? You’ll have to read this book to find out.
This is a great introductory book for children. It is written using simple terminology. It can be difficult to describe the parts of the cell using easy vocabulary, but the author did a great job on this. The definitions are easy enough for young children to understand. The formatting of the book is also ideal for a young audience. Each page talks about one part of the cell and includes a picture that shows that part. This format is kept consistent throughout the book. When a picture book has some predictability, it makes it easier for kids to follow along.
I love the way the illustrations point out each of the parts of the cell that the text describes. The same basic picture of a cell is used on every page. The part being defined is in color in the picture while the rest of the cell is in grey. For example, on the nucleus page, the nucleus is green and the rest of the cell is grey. Each page also has a task for the reader such as “find the mitochondria in the picture”. The color coding of the pictures makes it fun and easy for the reader to complete the task. The use of these tasks makes the book interactive and engaging for the young audience.
I have to commend the author for making sure that the book is properly edited. I’ve read a lot of children’s books that have errors in them. I really appreciate the author’s effort on this book. I did not notice a single error throughout the entire book!
I give this book 4 out of 4 stars. The Amazon description of the book recommends it for children ages 0 to 10. I also recommend the book for this audience. The simplicity makes it perfect for young children, and the interactive parts of the book are excellent for this age group. I think it is the perfect book for parents or teachers to read to children to introduce them to cells.
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Cell Biology For Babies
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