Read about the World of your Cells
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George the Muscle
George is a particularly strong muscle cell, living in your right calf. From there he controls the bend of your right big toe. Showing off, he loses friends rather than gaining them. Can he prove his inner strength when he decides to make the Giant stand up all by himself?
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Seb the Red
Life as a red blood cell isn’t very promising. Not only are the Reds thought brainless and have a pretty short lifespan, Seb is particularly slow because he daydreams. However, when the Giant enters a race, Seb, living inside, has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make a name for himself.
Translations available in: Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish and Swahili.
To watch different people reading Seb the Red in various languages, click on the link below.
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Eve the Egg
Giant Mum has housed Eve in Left Ovary all her life. Larger than the other cells, Eve doesn’t like standing out. While Giant Mum prepares for a party, Eve steps out into the unknown of the Valentine’s Ball. Can she learn to accept her unique qualities and enjoy the celebration?
Reviews
“This is an original and very well written account of what it is like to be a red blood cell. Parents will enjoy reading it with their children and learn from it too.”
Michael J. Reiss, Professor of Science Education, UCL
“A lively, factual, sensitive story of the life and times of a red blood cell which engages the imagination and stimulates interest.”
Ralph Levinson, Director of the MA in Science Education, UCL
“We really like Seb the Red because we learned about science while reading a fun story. We were very happy that Seb helped his Giant to win the race!”
Seb (aged 9) and Henry (aged 8)
