This document provides information about cells, tissues, organs and organ systems. It begins by describing specialized cell types in animals like muscle cells, nerve cells and red blood cells. In plants it discusses cells like palisade cells, root hair cells and xylem cells. It explains the differences between animal and plant cells. The document then defines tissues as groups of cells working together, organs as structures made of tissues and organ systems as groups of organs that work together to perform functions. Examples of both plant and animal organs and organ systems are provided. The levels of organization from cell to organism are described.