The Usborne Introduction to Genes and DNA

Usborne Introductions

by Anna Claybourne, Felicity Brooks, Carrie A. Seay

This fascinating introduction explores every aspect of a vital subject. It takes you deep inside a cell to see where genes are found and goes behind the headlines to explain cloning, gene therapy, the human genome, DNA testing, GM foods, genetic engineering and much more.

Stunning 3D artwork shows exactly how gene science works and clear, friendly text and simple, step-by-step diagrams provide concise, enlightening information, supplemented by recommended websites. internet-linked

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Biology, Childrens

64 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2003

About the author

Freelance children’s writer and editor, based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Anna Claybourne writes children's information books on all kinds of topics: science experiments, ancient history, the human body, things to make, the environment, robots, evolution, art, fashion, Shakespeare and many more - as well as retellings of myths, legends and Shakespeare plays, and rhyming stories.

She studied English literature at university, but has always been interested in science, technology and art and design as well. She loves making and crafting, especially sewing, and her house is full of fabrics, craft materials, tools and books. Other interests and passions include camping, cats, outdoor swimming, news and politics, and music - she plays the trombone and has played in many different bands and orchestras, including performing live on a John Peel session in 2002 with Scottish band Ballboy.

Anna was born and grew up in Yorkshire, but has also lived in Canada as a student, Iceland as an au pair, and Costa Rica as a conservation volunteer, where she saw tarantulas, tapirs, monkeys, sloths, crocodiles and giant katydids. She now lives in Edinburgh with her two children and two cats, Skye and Socks.

Reviews

[Britt Suits · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mõnus värviline raamat, mis on mõeldud lastele. Alguses tehakse selgeks, mis on geenid, kromosoomid, geneetiline kood. Seejärel juba peatutakse geenide pärandumisel, geneetilistel tunnustel, geneetika ajalool. Umbes pool raamatust hõlmab tänapäevane geeniteadus, eetilisus ja ohud.

Geneetika valdkond tundub hästi põnev ja mind köitiski enim just tänapäevane tegevus selles valdkonnas. Samas tundub hirmutav ka.

Üldjoontes oli raamat kirjutatud minu jaoks üsna arusaadavalt ja lisatud ohtralt pilte/skeeme, kuid ma ei ole kindel, et see on jõukohane lastele.

[Amber Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Genes & DNA is full of information and amazing illustrations about ..genes and DNA. What is nice about this book is there are internet links on every few pages. This book is full of science facts and information. There is a timeline, a who is who page, a glossary, an index, and a contents page. This book is great for children who have so much interest in science and want to know more. This is definitely a book I plan to have in my classroom! 5/5 stars for me!

[Adhrit Pradeep · Rating 5 out of 5]

ntroduction to Gene and DNA by Anna Claybourne Genre: Dictionary Rating: 5/5

I like this book because it is so informative!

You probably know about this:
Mutant freaks from comic books and movies
Alienistic animals on earth

But did you know that:
Scientists can create these mutants
And we can make these alienistic animals normal?
This book tells you about many things in genetic science.

I recommend this book to science enthusiasts!

[Searchingthemeaningoflife Greece · Rating 5 out of 5]

[...]Ωστόσο κάποιες γονιδιακές μεταλλάξεις μπορούν να αποδειχθούν χρήσιμες. (πχ πως θα γνωρίζαμε τον Αϊνστάιν και άλλους χαρισματικούς ανθρώπους αν εμποδίζαμε την γέννησή τους λόγω της γονιδιακής τους μετάλλαξης που οναμάσαμε "δυσλεξία")[...]

[Ria · Rating 3 out of 5]

The parts about DNA and genetic engineering were pretty awesome, but I wasn't wild over this book.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting.

[Ppd · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a good resource and a massive help in writing my formal writing essay on Genetic Diagnosis Treatments as it was easy to understand and provided a wealth of information.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great Usborne book for science.