What Is the Basic Unit of Life?

Every living thing on Earth—from towering redwoods to tiny ants to you—is built from one remarkable building block: the cell. But what exactly is a cell, and why does it matter so much?

In this kid‑friendly science adventure, young readers explore the discovery that changed biology forever. Travel back to 1665 as Robert Hooke peers through one of the world’s first microscopes and spots something no human had ever seen. Then zoom forward into the microscopic world to uncover the parts of a cell, what each part does, and how these tiny structures work together to create life.

With real photos, simple explanations, clear labels, and a helpful pronunciation guide, this book makes complex ideas easy to understand. Whether used as a preview, review, or self‑quiz, it gives children the confidence to explore biology with curiosity and wonder.

A perfect introduction to life science for classrooms, homeschoolers, and budding young scientists who love discovering how the living world works.