They Came from DNA (Scientific American Mysteries of Science)
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (611 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0716765268 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 80 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A sparkling approach to the scientific method as well.. A fictional alien fereting through a town dump seeking genetic grounds for human diversity furnishes the framework for a lighthearted romp with serious factual foundations
There is a glossary with real and made up words, which may cause some confusion. From School Library Journal Grade 4-8-A clever and exciting presentation that will hold the attention of even the most reluctant students. The evidence is silly, with lots of jokes and word play, but Aronson puts it together so Skreeg comes up with the correct information in a logical order. The book takes the form of a report by an alien named Skreeg 402. He frequently asks questions showing the thought process and scientific methodology, and reiterates his findings, displaying how the facts fit together. . Using material from the village dump and the encyclopedias in the nearby school library, he uncovers the secret of DNA. The cartoons are also humorous; the diagrams are accurate and easy to understand. He has been sent on a mission to discover what makes Earth creatures different from wh
The best (and funniest) intro to genetics I know microevolution If you or your kid is having trouble with molecular genetics TRY THIS 1ST! You won't be sorry. Lots of good info very amusingly presented, enough to get the basics down. Then move on to something deeper and not funny, like your text.. I cannot wait for the movie Bernie A short but colorful book loaded with facts. And the spoon full of sugar comes from a unique way of presenting the facts; an alien comes to earth to find what we are made of.For those that have problems getting around the whole DNA concept or just need parts filled in this an excellent starting place.Even have a Glossary, "For Further Reading", . I read this as a child and loved it! This was one of my favorite books as a child. The explanations were very clear, the alien-narrator gimmick created a sense of narrative that kept me reading, and the information stayed in my memory long after I lost the book. I would definitely recommend this to anyone taking a kid on a long car/plane ride. It was easy to read it more than once.