The Stuff of Life : A Graphic Guide to Genetics and DNA (Paperback)

from inannamouse

Definitely not for the meek. I read this book to see if I would recommend it to my friends who are intimidated by DNA and genetics but want to learn so that they can understand some of the public conversation. I think this book is better geared toward an audience that already knows about the topi...

from juniperSun

Introduces genetic concepts, via an alien character who has researched earth to give data to his ruler. Some amusing script, and creative images. Since I had already taken a genetics class, a lot of it was pretty old-hat & boring. I can't really say how someone who knew nothing about genetics wou...

from Irishdart

Bloort 138 is a biological scientist sent to Earth to look for answers to his world's current health crisis. He is back and reporting on the science of genetics in terms that even the royal family can understand. He explains in some detail the importance of understand individual genetic histories...

from craftyfox

A fun, but interesting, look at genetics from an alien's point of view. My fifth grader loved this book.

from cnolasco

A really interesting book. There is A LOT of information in this book and the information isn't at beginner level. I would definitely recommend this book to high school students who need a quick and humorous review on genetics. This book could also be very useful in a science classroom. The pages...