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Is everything built like blocks in a tower? Follow Olivia as she takes a scientific adventure! Will Olivia be able to think like a scientist? Looking through a microscope teaches her about cells and the scientific process and may just help her find the answer to her question!

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Olivia's Tower: The Building Power of Cells by Gretchen Day takes readers on a journey with Olivia to her mom's science laboratory, where she learns about cells, the scientific method and laboratory equipment. Packed with whimsical illustrations and approachable science, Olivia's Towers draws the reader in to a modern biology lab and educates them on what it actually means to be a scientist. The vibrant lab and story will leave the next generation of scientists eager to learn more! --Dr. Anna Blakney. Dr. Blakney was featured in Vogue magazine as the new generation of female scientists finding a vaccine for COVID-19. She is a bioengineer with training in drug delivery systems for the treatment and/or prevention of infectious diseases. Olivia's Tower is a fun and informative way to introduce children to science! It's a perfect balance between being relatable for kids, while increasing understanding and exploring new concepts. -- Nina Moreno, Director of Laboratory Operations at Nelson Laboratories Original, intelligently conceived, and visually appealing, Olivia's Tower pares down a complicated scientific concept to the essentials, making it accessible to a wide audience. Readers of all ages will be captivated from start to finish. I am eagerly awaiting the next book in this series! -- Joy Peterson, District Librarian of the Year award winner

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Gretchen Day is a children's book author and a journalist. She is a mother of two, and she loves exploring the world with her family. As a child, Gretchen saw her mom, a molecular biologist, at work, and it created a lifelong interest in learning and asking questions. She hopes Olivia's story will encourage children to learn about the world around them, and to find confidence in themselves.

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