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See inside genes and DNA

By Alice James

Could tiny instructions hidden in DNA explain why everyone looks wonderfully different?

informative · interactive · colourful · fascinating

Genres

Non-fiction Health/Lifestyle

What is See inside genes and DNA about?

Discover the amazing world of genes and DNA in this interactive guide to the instructions that build every living thing. Lift the flaps to find out where genes are found, how DNA works and why everyone looks different. Explore how scientists investigate genes, from early experiments to modern discoveries, and consider what genetic science might make possible in the future. With colourful illustrations, clear explanations and fascinating facts, this book makes genetics easy to understand and exciting to explore.

About the author

Alice James is a children’s author who loves discovering new things and sharing them with others. She has written lots of exciting and interesting non-fiction books, including titles in the popular Usborne ‘See Inside’ and ‘Lift-the-Flap’ series. Alice enjoys making learning fun, helping young readers explore science, history, and the world around them.

Pages

16 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2023

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