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Explodapedia : The Gene - Ben Martynoga

Explodapedia

The Gene

By: Ben Martynoga, Moose Allain (Illustrator)

Paperback | 27 December 2023

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Joint winner at the Association for Science Education Book of the Year Awards 2023!

There are 40,000 genes in every cell of your body. Together, they carry all the instructions needed to make you. Nobody else has exactly the same genes as you do: you are completely unique.

Based on up-to-the-minute science, The Gene explores how these tiny tangles of DNA build and operate all living things. See what genes can reveal about you, and find out how today's scientists 'edit' genes. Will these breakthroughs help or harm our future?

Grow your knowledge of genes, with the EXPLODAPEDIA!

Industry Reviews
Accessible, entertaining and focused on the history of science, as well as cutting-edge discoveries * New Scientist, Brilliant reads for young minds *
Extraordinary discoveries explained in a way everyone can understand . . . Easy to read for anyone curious about science * Sir Paul Nurse, Nobel Prize winning scientist *
A totally fascinating book, brimming with amazing scientific knowledge and fab illustrations. I had no idea cells were so interesting (or funny)! * Greg Jenner, praise for The Cell *
The perfect balance between charm, quirkiness and wonder. These books are for kids and adults alike * Siddhartha Mukherjee, Pulitzer Prize Winner *
[These books] should lead their readers willingly to the wonders of the biological world * Professor Richard Fortey *
Accessible and funny [...] a clever way to introduce young readers to some very complicated ideas that underpin [...] the basis of our understanding of all life today * Prof Venki Ramakrishnan (President of the Royal Society) *
I am a huge fan of the potential of narrative nonfiction, supported by solid science to inspire children's engagement and understanding of the natural world. The scientific detail and narrative approach of Explodapedia is an exciting new series in this field. * Catherine Barr *
Fascinating . . . I can't think of a more interesting or relevant book for our times * LoveReading, praise for The Virus *
A riveting read for young readers and adults alike * The Letter Press Project, praise for The Virus *
Mixing hard scientific fact, stories and humour * British Journal of General Practice, praise for The Virus *

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