- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press,U.S.; illustrated edition edition (1 Jan 1991)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0001911651
- ISBN-13: 978-0001911659
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 18.8 x 0.5 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,444,201 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From the moment of conception, the DNA strands contained in the chromosomes of our cells are hard at work duplicating themselves, so that the body can make and maintain all the different parts it needs to function efficiently. What DNA does and how it does it is explained by Dr Balkwill's straightforward text and Mic Rolph's illustrations. This is the third book in a series which introduces microbiology to young readers. The first two titles, "Cells Are Us" and "Cell Wars", won the 1991 Copus Science Book Prize.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Interesting book
4 Nov 2003
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I read this book to my children the same evening I got all the children's books on genes. Frankly, when I finished reading this one, I thought to myself that this book was a bit dense--probably best suited for 10 and up and only those scientifically inclined. The information is accurate, but the language is a bit "stiff" (dry like a science journal) and there is a lot of repetition (perhaps as a way of drilling the concepts into children). We also bought a couple of other books by the same author and all of these books have overlapping sections. After a couple of books, I got tired of the constant repetition.
Had I logged on and put in a review then, I might have given the book 3 stars. But, when I put my kids to bed, my 5 year old said to me, with a naughty smile on his face, "It is not fair--girls get two X's and boys only get one X." So I said to him that he's got something girls don't have-what is that? He replied, "The Y!"
I have to admit I was impressed--with my son as well as with the book. Dry the book may sound to me, somehow it manages to impart some very important information and makes the information interesting and accessible to a 5 year old. For that, I think my money is well spent.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Okay book, but not as good as its competition
3 April 2003
Format:Paperback
This book is alright, but a bit outdated (9 years old). However, the new competition has better illustrations, concepts, and information, making it more enjoyable for the children and the adults. Unfortunately, "My First Book About DNA" isn't on Amazon yet, but you can find it via a search engine by searching for the title. Hopefully Amazon will pick it up soon!
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
You need this book!
17 Aug 2001
Format:Paperback
This book is 100% scientifically correct, but it's a fun comic book, so even the very young can enjoy it. Read it to your kid, and you'll both learn at the same time!
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