They Came from DNA

by Billy Aronson

Explains genetics and how DNA works through imaginary newspaper columns, letters from parent to child, and other scenarios

80 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1993

About the author

Billy Aronson's work in the theater includes the original concept/additional lyrics for the Broadway musical Rent. His plays have been published in six volumes of Best American Short Plays, and collected in Funny Shorts. TV writing credits include The Wonder Pets, Beavis and Butt-Head, and Courage the Cowardly Dog. With the artist Jennifer Oxley he created the PBS Kids show Peg + Cat, which has won Emmy Awards for music, design, writing, acting, and best animated preschool show. With his wife, Lisa Vogel, he created their animated offspring Jake and Anna.

Reviews

[Mümin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Çocukların biyolojiye adım atmaları için ideal bir kitap. Bir uzaylının gözünden dünyadaki DNA'lıları incelemek çok eğlenceli. Çocukken okuduğum kitaplar arasında zihnimde en çok yer eden eserlerden birisi.

[Bernie4444 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot wait for the movie.

A short but colorful book loaded with facts. And the spoon full of sugar comes from a unique way of presenting the facts; an alien comes to earth to find what we are made of.

For those that have problems getting around the whole DNA concept or just need parts filled in this is an excellent starting place.

Even have a Glossary, “For Further Reading”, and an Index. We wrap up with a letter from Skreeg.