Have a Nice DNA

by Mic Rolph, Frances R. Balkwill, Fran Balkwill

Book Overview

Once upon a time you were very, very small. In fact, you were made of just one tiny cell. But the incredible thing about that tiny cell was that all the instructions to make you were hidden inside it. And all because of a very important chemical substance called DeoxyriboNucleic Acid--everyone calls it DNA.

Enjoy Your Cells is a series of children's books from the acclaimed creative partnership of scientist/author Fran Balkwill and illustrator Mic Rolph. Once again, they use their unique brand of simple but scientifically accurate commentary and exuberantly colorful graphics to take young readers on an entertaining exploration of the amazing, hidden world of cells, proteins, and DNA.

It's over ten years since Fran and Mic invented a new way of getting science across to children. Think what extraordinary advances have been made in biology in that time--and how often those discoveries made headlines. Stem cells, cloning, embryo transfer, emerging infections, vaccine development...here in these books are the basic facts behind the public debates. With these books, children will learn to enjoy their cells and current affairs at the same time. And they're getting information that has been written and reviewed by working scientists, so it's completely correct and up-to-date. Readers aged 7 and up will appreciate the stories' lively language and with help, even younger children will enjoy and learn from the jokes and illustrations--no expert required

Discover all the books in the ENJOY YOUR CELLS series, each available in coloring book and full-color formats

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879696109
• ISBN13: 9780879696108
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
• Length: 31 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 7 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 2 and higher

Customer Reviews

Science in a Fun Package

Frances Balkwill has the ability to write about science without making it seem to science-y or over kids heads. Mic Rolph's pictures are fun and draw kids in to the ideas. This book explains cells, proteins, DNA, as well as some current genetic hot topics. I use these with junior high students. They are always engaged in the topic!

Great for a kid with a lot of intellectual curiousity

My 8 year old daughter, read this book on her own without asking questions and when she was done she had a clear understanding of genetics and DNA. I was very impressed with the way the material was presented. She was satisfied; I am thrilled. I am constantly on the look out for books that a second grader can understand, that introduce scientific concepts. So many of the books out there are just "grown-up" books that are poorly translated into more elementary language; the kid is confused and they don't learn anything. This book is NOT one of those! Definitely worth the money! If you are searching for a kids book on DNA look no further. Buy this book!