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Genetics for Smart Kids

A Little Scientist's Guide to Cells, DNA, Genes, and More!
Series: Future Geniuses
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Genetics for Smart Kids invites young readers aged 5 to 9 to explore the fascinating world of genetics with Little Doctor Valentina and her puppy, Mendel. Using simple language and engaging illustrations, Valentina explains cell biology, DNA, genes, and how traits are inherited, making complex scientific concepts accessible and fun.
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This educational book is perfect for young children curious about science and families looking to learn together. It is particularly suited for early readers with an interest in biology and genetics.

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Age range 5 to 9 Discover the mystery of science with Future Geniuses! Little Doctor Valentina is back with a brand new adventure!

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Age range 5 to 9

Discover the mystery of science with Future Geniuses! Little Doctor Valentina is back with a brand new adventure!

This time, join Valentina as she explains the concept of genetics, using her adorable puppy, Mendel, as her model. With her handy microscope, Valentina examines Mendel's cells and teaches us all about cell partsโ€”organelles, membranes, cytoplasm, and finally, the powerhouse of the cell, the nucleus. Within the nucleus, Valentina points out the DNA and the genes that explain everything about usโ€”like why Mendel is yellow and his siblings are brown!

Dive deep into the world of genetics and learn all about nitrogen bases, RNA, chromosomes, mitosis, and more. Uncover what makes you, well, you!

Future Geniuses is a collection that will help families spend a lot of time reading and learning together. Through simple text and fun illustrations, author and scientist Carlos Pazos makes the subject of genetics approachable and easy to understand for even the smallest scientists.

Series: Future Geniuses

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  • Space for Smart Kids
    Age range 5 to 9Come along with Valentina, the astronaut, on this incredible journey to Mars and become a space genius!Up past the exosphere, thermosphere, and mesosphere, we will find outer space and learn the answers to some big questions.What is the ozone layer?What is gravity?Which countries have successfully traveled into space?What are the parts of rockets called, and what...
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  • Genetics for Smart Kids
    Age range 5 to 9 Discover the mystery of science with Future Geniuses! Little Doctor Valentina is back with a brand new adventure! This time, join Valentina as she explains the concept of genetics, using her adorable puppy, Mendel, as her model. With her handy microscope, Valentina examines Mendel's cells and teaches us all about cell partsโ€”organelles, membranes, cytoplasm, and...
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  • Evolution for Smart Kids
    Age range 5 to 9 Darwin the chicken feels like the smallest animal on the farm, but he wants to be big and strong like a dinosaur. Come along with Valentina, a young palaeontologist, in this adventure about the history of evolution and find out how she helps Darwin feel proud of who he is! Valentina and Darwin travel back...
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  • Quantum Physics for Smart Kids
    Age range 5 to 9 Discover the mystery of science with Future Geniuses! Join Valentina, the little scientist, and her cat, Plank, as they learn why Plank can never seem to catch the laser he loves to play with. To do this, they must shrink down to the smallest size imaginable. Once they're tiny, they can better learn about quantum...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510754140

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Board book

Date Published: 28 July 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Sky Pony Press

Illustration: 24 pages of color illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 26

About the Author

Carlos Pazos is a popular scientist known for his blog Mola Saber (It's Cool to Learn), where he explains the basic notions of scientific concepts and gives answers in a way that is easy to understand to questions that we have all asked ourselves at some point. He is also the author of Space, Evolution, and Quantum Physics. He resides in Spain.

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  • Space for Smart Kids
    Age range 5 to 9Come along with Valentina, the astronaut, on this incredible journey to Mars and become a space genius!Up past the exosphere, thermosphere, and mesosphere, we will find outer space and learn the answers to some big questions.What is the ozone layer?What is gravity?Which countries have successfully traveled into space?What are the parts of rockets called, and what...
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  • Evolution for Smart Kids
    Age range 5 to 9 Darwin the chicken feels like the smallest animal on the farm, but he wants to be big and strong like a dinosaur. Come along with Valentina, a young palaeontologist, in this adventure about the history of evolution and find out how she helps Darwin feel proud of who he is! Valentina and Darwin travel back...
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  • Quantum Physics for Smart Kids
    Age range 5 to 9 Discover the mystery of science with Future Geniuses! Join Valentina, the little scientist, and her cat, Plank, as they learn why Plank can never seem to catch the laser he loves to play with. To do this, they must shrink down to the smallest size imaginable. Once they're tiny, they can better learn about quantum...
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