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Explodapedia: The Cell : The Heart of All Life - Ben Martynoga

Explodapedia: The Cell

The Heart of All Life

By: Ben Martynoga, Moose Allain (Illustrator)

Paperback | 6 January 2023

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Your definitive guide to the heart of all life - The Cell.

None of the fabulously diverse range of all life on Earth could exist without the astonishing workings of cells, so join Dr Ben Martynoga and Moose Allain as they explain the fascinating story of life's building blocks!

About the Author

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.

About the Illustrator

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.
Industry Reviews
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) *
[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 *

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