zone1

footer-social-menu-component

footer-legal-menu-component

footer-legal-menu

Terms of use

Privacy

products

mega-menu

Browse by Institution Type

Browse by Product Type

Products

Support

footer-social-menu

Sign Up for Emails

CONNECT WITH GALE

Stay up-to-date with the latest Gale news, exclusive offers, and more.

facebook

linkedin

instagram

youtube

SOCIAL ICONS

Marketing materials, training documents, discovery services

cengage:card

FIND YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE

cengage:column

Get marketing materials, training documents, discovery services.

PRODUCT SUPPORT

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Report technical issues, errors, check system status

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Manage product preferences, generate usage reports, simplify administrative tasks.

ADMIN TOOLS

support

%1 products have been added to your cart but %2 have been backordered and will be fulfilled when stock is available

Product on backorder

Current quantity limit is [maxProductQuantity], please, navigate to the cart page and change quantity of product

You will be able to resubmit promo in ${countdown} seconds. test

Please note that the taxes displayed on our website are estimated and subject to adjustment. The actual tax charges will be determined and settled during the final invoicing of your order

product-detail-component

container

cengage:galethorndikeseo

secondary-storefront-menu

header-component

zone2

International

North America

China

Japan

Latin America

Brazil

Region

Set your region:

zone3

secondary-account-menu

Profile

Orders

Wish List

Fast Order Entry

My Account

footer-menu-component

gale-footer

FIND YOUR REP

support-order-2

footer

config

footer-menu

Academic Institutions

K-12

Public Libraries

Government and Special Libraries

Statewide Programs

Institutions

Databases

Primary Sources

Digital Humanities Tools

eLearning

Schools/K-12 Curriculum

Books

Large Print Books by Thorndike Press

Find Your Rep

Product Support

Technical Support

Customer Support

Admin Tools

Accessibility Policy

About Us

Blogs

Press Center

Events

News

Careers

Partnerships

Contact Us

Our Company

secondary-primary-menu

Request a Trial

You may already have access to Gale content through your institution.

STUDENTS AND RESEARCHERS

support-order-1

Would you like to go to the Gale {{RECOMMENDED_COUNTRY}} site instead?

It looks like you're visiting from {{DETECTED_COUNTRY}}.

main

single-column

header

Account Information

bundle-connector

Life Science

Mathematics & Science

Biology

Gt Product Group

Binding Format

Marketing Imprint Name

B2B GT

CL Carton Count

Imprint Name

B2B & B2C

<P>Despite the great diversity of life on Earth, scientists who study biochemistry, the chemical basis of life's activities, have found that all living things share many similarities at the level of atoms and molecules. This series explores and explains how these chemical substances and processes affect all plants, animals, and microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protists. Students will learn how cells, energy, reproduction, and key chemical reactions make it possible for life to develop and thrive. Features include: Detailed glossaries explain new terms and concepts. Annotated illustrations help simplify complex structures and processes. Supports the Next Generation Science Standards for high school physical science concepts.</P>

The Building Blocks of Life.css-1p8rvzy{position:absolute;padding-left:8px;}

The Building Blocks of Life