Have a Nice DNA
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$1390
Picture Book · Ages 3–9 · 2002

Have a Nice DNA

Written by Fran Balkwill and Mic Rolph

Part of the Enjoy Your Cells series

Explore the hidden world of cells and DNA through vibrant stories and illustrations.

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29 pages
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Dive into the fascinating world of cells with this vibrant series for young readers. Discover the secrets of DNA, proteins, and groundbreaking scientific advances. With lively language and colorful illustrations, children aged 7 and up will embark on an educational journey, unraveling the mysteries behind stem cells, cloning, and more. Perfect for curious minds eager to understand the science shaping our world, this series makes complex topics accessible and fun. No prior expertise needed—just a sense of wonder and a thirst for knowledge.

From the publisher

Enjoy Your Cells is a new 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 timeand how often those discoveries made headlines. Stem cells, cloning, embryo transfer, emerging infections, vaccine developmentELhere 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 illustrationsno expert required! This series is a must for all elementary school students and those who care about educating them to be well-informed in a world of increasingly complex health-related and environmental issues.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
29
Reading age
3–9
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
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Book details

Publication
Published
June 21, 2002
First published
June 1, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780879696146

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