Cells At Work! 1

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Cells At Work! 1 by Akane Shimizu takes readers inside the human body, personifying cells to explore their daily activities and battles. The story follows a diligent Red Blood Cell and a valiant White Blood Cell as they navigate the body's intricate systems, tackling various challenges like invasive bacteria and viruses. This graphic novel offers an educational yet entertaining glimpse into biology through action-packed and humorous storytelling.
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This graphic novel may appeal to you if you are curious about the inner workings of the human body, presented in an entertaining, imaginative way. You'll enjoy following anthropomorphised cells as they tackle daily challenges, offering both educational insights and plenty of action-packed sequences. It's a unique blend of biology, humour, and creativity that transforms cellular processes into compelling adventures.

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Cells At Work! 1

Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format.

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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Cells At Work! 1 by Akane Shimizu offers a thrilling exploration of the challenges faced by a red blood cell in a world fraught with dangers like strep throat, hay fever, and influenza. As she endeavours to complete her deliveries, she's not alone. The entire human body's cell community is ready to lend a hand.

From the enigmatic white blood cell to the muscular and audacious killer T cell, the geeky neuron, and the adorable little platelets, each cell must collaborate to maintain health and wellbeing.

This engaging narrative vividly illustrates the relentless and cooperative efforts required to keep you healthy, culminating in a blood-pumping job like no other!

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Cells at Work! 1 by Akane Shimizu is praised for its unique blend of science and action, transforming biology into an engaging manga experience. It is described as both ridiculous and highly entertaining, with reviewers appreciating its fantastically odd and over-the-top narrative style. The book's imaginative approach to educating readers about cellular functions makes it unexpectedly captivating.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781632363565

Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Kodansha Comics

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 1

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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