While this book may be dated, it is an excellent resource to use in the classroom. The chapters are excellently laid out, each about a different aspect of cells. I particularly liked the chapter on the specialization of cells, and ended up using it in my life science classroom to help teach the topic. The book contains photographs (albeit in black and white, which my students weren't keen on) that are very clear and worthwhile. The book explained why cells are specialized on a fundamental level, which made it easier for my students to understand. In fact, I took a survey on which was a better source on specialized cells, and my class voted for this book over our textbook. I will sum up this book in five words: an oldie, but a goodie. ( )