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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879696109
• ISBN13: 9780879696108
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
• Length: 31 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.1" x 8.1"
• 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!