All living things, from bacteria to bees to maple trees to monkeys, have something in common: they are made of cells! Dive in to find out all about cells - life's amazing mini machines. You'll discover what's inside a cell, things cells do to keep us alive, and just how mind-boggling cell diversity can be!

Includes index and glossary. Includes "before & after reading activities"--Page 2.

Life's amazing mini machines -- Inside every cell: a cell's inner workings -- Prokaryotes vs. eukaryotes -- Plant vs. animal -- Building with cells/cell division -- Building YOU -- Tools of the cell trade.