Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas
Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas
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Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas

Written by Cheryl Bardoe & illustrated by Jos A Smith
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$21.95
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5 - 9
Reading age
40
Page count
53
Words per page
~921L
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Sep 1, 2006
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The only picture book available about the father of genetics and his pea plants! How do mothers and fathers―whether they are apple trees, sheep, or humans―pass down traits to their children? This question fascinated Gregor Mendel throughout his life. Regarded as the world’s first geneticist, Mendel overcame poverty and obscurity to discover one of the fundamental aspects of genetic science: animals, plants, and people all inherit and pass down traits through the same process, following the same rules. Living the slow-paced, contemplative life of a friar, Gregor Mendel was able to conceive and put into practice his great experiment: growing multiple generations of peas. From observing yellow peas, green peas, smooth peas, and wrinkled peas, Mendel crafted his theory of heredity―years before scientists had any notion of genes. Children will be inspired by Gregor’s neverending search for knowledge, and his famous experiments are easy to understand as an introduction to genetics. F&P level: Q

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780810954755
    Publication Date
    September 1, 2006
    Publisher
    Abrams Books for Young Readers
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    53
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 9 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~921L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~V
    ATOS® Book Level
    6
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    110579
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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