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Cells At Work! 2

By Akane Shimizu
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In Cells At Work! 2 by Akane Shimizu, the story delves into the fascinating inner world of the human body, featuring anthropomorphised cells as they tackle various health challenges. The book captures the relentless battle against pathogens and the teamwork required to maintain bodily health. With engaging art and character-driven narratives, it offers a dynamic exploration of immunology in an accessible and entertaining format.
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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you're intrigued by the inner workings of the human body, as it creatively portrays cellular functions through engaging characters and adventures. This instalment offers a fun and educational experience, blending science with humour and action, perfect for fans of unique storytelling and vivid illustrations.

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"First published in Japan in 2015 b y Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo, as 'Hataraku Saibou' volume 2"--Colophon.

An adventure set inside a human body, Cells at Work! is a fun, fast-paced manga that's even a little bit educational (kind of).

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An adventure set inside a human body, Cells At Work! 2 is a fun, fast-paced manga that's even a little bit educational (kind of).

Strep throat! Hay fever! Influenza! The world is a dangerous place for a red blood cell just trying to get her deliveries finished. Fortunately, she's not alone... she's got a whole human body's worth of cells ready to help out!

The mysterious white blood cell, the buff and brash killer T cell, the nerdy neuron, even the cute little platelets—everyone's got to come together if they want to keep you healthy!

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781632363572

Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 December 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Kodansha Comics

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 1

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About the Author

After winning the 27th Sirius New Age Award for best newcomer manga, Akane Shimizu is making her manga debut with "Cells at Work!"

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