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Gregor Mendel

The Friar Who Grew Peas
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Gregor Mendel by Cheryl Bardoe is a captivating children's book that introduces young readers to the life and achievements of Gregor Mendel, the father of modern genetics. The story follows Mendel's journey from a curious child to his groundbreaking experiments with pea plants, which laid the foundation for the laws of inheritance. Through engaging narrative and vivid illustrations, the book inspires curiosity and a love for science.
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This book may appeal to you if you are curious about the fascinating world of science and genetics told through the story of an inquisitive monk. With engaging illustrations and a captivating narrative, it's perfect for children interested in learning how one man's experiments with pea plants led to groundbreaking discoveries in heredity.

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Gregor Mendel

Now in paperback, the only picture book about the life and groundbreaking discoveries of the nineteenth-century pioneer of genetic science, Gregor Mendel.

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Gregor Mendel explains to children the theory of heredity in simple-to-understand language and examples. Regarded as the world's first geneticist, Gregor Mendel discovered one of the fundamental aspects of genetic science: animals, plants, and people all inherit and pass down traits through the same process.

Living the slow-paced, contemplative life of a friar, Gregor Mendel was able to conceive and put into practice his great experiment. By observing yellow peas, green peas, smooth peas, and wrinkled peas, he crafted his theory years before scientists had any notion of genes. The book includes an author's note and bibliography.

Awards for Gregor Mendel:

  • Orbis Pictus Honor Book
  • ALA-ALSC Notable Book
  • IRA Notable Book
  • AAAS/Subaru SB&F Excellence in Science Book Finalist

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419718403

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jos. A. Smith

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 255.0mm

Height: 253.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Cheryl Bardoe is a former senior project manager of exhibitions at the Field Museum in Chicago. She lives in Wallingford, Connecticut. Jos. A. Smith is a well-known illustrator of numerous books for children. He is a professor of fine arts at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. He lives in Easton, Pennsylvania.

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