Amazing Schemes Within Your Genes

by Frances R. Balkwill

Book Overview

Discusses the structure and function of genes, their adaptations and mutations, and basic genetic processes, particularly as they occur in humans. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876148046
• ISBN13: 9780876148044
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
• Length: 31 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.9" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6

Customer Reviews

Best DNA book around

I've pretty much surveyed the field of kid-oriented DNA books, and I think this one is the best. It's pretty wordy, but does a really good job of explaining complex ideas in truly understandable ways, not just glossing over the hard parts like many other books do. It's an excellent primer not just for kids but for adults too.

fun yet essential

My five year old loved this book, because the comic strip quips held his attention as I read to him, but most adults could benefit tremendously, and yet painlessly, from reading this little book to learn how genes work. A wonderful children's book that everyone ought to read, at any age.