Baa!
The Most Interesting Book You'll Ever Read about Genes and Cloning
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2001
- Category
- Biology
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550748864
- Publish Date
- Sep 2001
- List Price
- $8.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781550748567
- Publish Date
- Sep 2001
- List Price
- $14.95
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 9 to 14
- Grade: 4 to 9
Description
The Mysterious You series explores the mysteries of the human body using an exciting mix of thoroughly researched factual information, amazing anecdotes and surprising try-it activities.
In Baa!, kids unravel the mysteries of genes and see how traits like dimples and hair colour are passed down through their family tree. They can then explore the secrets of cloning --- what it is and what changes it may bring in the future.
Kids can learn about • natural selection • genetic mutations • DNA and forensics • gene mapping • cloning in nature and in the lab • future predictions
With simple language and kid-friendly examples, Baa! helps demystify an intriguing, but often difficult-to-grasp, subject in a way that kids can understand.
About the authors
Cynthia Pratt Nicolson is a teacher and an award-winning children’s author who has written several non-fiction books, including The Stars and The Planets. She lives on Bowen Island, British Columbia.
Cynthia Pratt Nicolson's profile page
Rose Cowles is the illustrator of the award-winning Puppies on Board. She has a big black dog named Rosie. She loves animals and can paint eleven puppies and a dog over and over again so that you can recognize them on every page. "I love painting," she says. "It keeps me happy and that's the best gift I can give to my kids." It's a pretty good gift for everyone else as well! Rose also illustrated The F Team for Orca. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia.
Awards
- Winner, Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
- Winner, Informal Education Product of the Year Award, Museum Tour
Editorial Reviews
Nicolson does maintain a steady balance between breadth and depth in this primer on genetic mechanisms and issues. Sidebars offer instructions for very basic demonstrations of each topic. In addition, she expertly sets the stage for upcoming developments in the already-begun genetic revolution.
Kirkus Reviews
Like other books in this series (Burp! and Hmm?), this one offers a barrage of information for the curious, presented in an eye-catching way.
The Globe and Mail
Nicolson has a knack for finding interesting details and sidelight that illustrate the main points without dry explication. Her explanations of scientific concepts are brief, but surprisingly clear. Though sometimes comical or downright goofy, Cowles' paintings have a lively, informal air that helps make the subject of genetics more accessible to young people.
Booklist
Baa! is as enjoyable to read through in a sitting as it is useful as a reference for kids needing up-to-date background on a timely, exciting subject.
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