Description
Book SynopsisTiny Science - giving MINI-scientists MAXIMUM understanding of the MICROscopic - get to grips with our amazing genes!
A fun and visual series exploring the science of things we cannot see with the naked eye, zooming right in on the itty-bitty creatures, objects and machines that have an enormous impact on us and the world around us. Perfect for children keen to get up-close to the building blocks of our world.
Tiny Science: Genes and DNA places our genes UNDER THE MICROSCOPE to find answers to GENE-ius questions, such as ...
- Is DNA really written in code?
- How does cloning work?
- Am I honestly related to broccoli?
Fun cartoon-style illustrations interact with real-life pictures of many amazing microscopic features, making this series ideal for engaging readers aged 8 and up.
It's time to explore the infinitesimal!
Other Tiny Science books in the series:
Germs
Cells
Microscopic Creatures
Atoms and Molecules
Nanotechnology
Table of Contents
- 1: What are genes and DNA?
- 2: The tree of life
- 3: Passing it on
- 4: Human genes
- 5: What’s in YOUR genes?
- 6: Inside cells
- 7: What genes do
- 8: The gene code
- 9: DNA discovery
- 10: DNA detectives
- 11: Changing genes
- 12: Gene inventions
- 13: How tiny?
- 14: Glossary and further info
- 15: Index
