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Baa! The Most Interesting Book You'll Ever Read about Genes and Cloning

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Cynthia Pratt Nicolson

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Rose Cowles

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	Baa! The Most Interesting Book You'll Ever Read about Genes and Cloning written by Cynthia Pratt Nicolson illustrated by Rose Cowles from the series Mysterious You For information - including sample spreads, free downloadables and more - go to www.kidscanpress.com/Canada/product.aspx?productid=5422

Hardcover CAD $14.95 978-1-55074-856-7 Paperback CAD $7.95 978-1-55074-886-4 Grades: 4 to 8 Ages: 9 to 14 Science & Technology Life Science human organ systems Reading Levels: Fountas & Pinnell X Grade Level 6-up Accelerated Reader 7.3 MG © 2001 4-color 8 1/2 x 9 1/2 40 pages	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. Awards 2002 Our Choice, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, winner Reviews “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, January 2002 “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, August 2001 “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.” — Quill & Quire, September 2001 “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, September 2001

kidscanpress.com presents ...
	Baa! The Most Interesting Book You'll Ever Read about Genes and Cloning written by Cynthia Pratt Nicolson illustrated by Rose Cowles from the series Mysterious You For information - including sample spreads, free downloadables and more - go to www.kidscanpress.com/Canada/product.aspx?productid=5422

Hardcover CAD $14.95 978-1-55074-856-7 Paperback CAD $7.95 978-1-55074-886-4 Grades: 4 to 8 Ages: 9 to 14 Science & Technology Life Science human organ systems Reading Levels: Fountas & Pinnell X Grade Level 6-up Accelerated Reader 7.3 MG © 2001 4-color 8 1/2 x 9 1/2 40 pages	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. Awards 2002 Our Choice, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, winner Reviews “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, January 2002 “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, August 2001 “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.” — Quill & Quire, September 2001 “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, September 2001

kidscanpress.com presents ...
	Baa! The Most Interesting Book You'll Ever Read about Genes and Cloning written by Cynthia Pratt Nicolson illustrated by Rose Cowles from the series Mysterious You For information - including sample spreads, free downloadables and more - go to www.kidscanpress.com/Canada/product.aspx?productid=5422

Hardcover CAD $14.95 978-1-55074-856-7 Paperback CAD $7.95 978-1-55074-886-4 Grades: 4 to 8 Ages: 9 to 14 Science & Technology Life Science human organ systems Reading Levels: Fountas & Pinnell X Grade Level 6-up Accelerated Reader 7.3 MG © 2001 4-color 8 1/2 x 9 1/2 40 pages	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. Awards 2002 Our Choice, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, winner Reviews “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, January 2002 “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, August 2001 “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.” — Quill & Quire, September 2001 “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, September 2001

written by Cynthia Pratt Nicolson

illustrated by Rose Cowles

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Mysterious You

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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.

Curriculum Connections

Science & Technology

Life Science

human organ systems

Reading levels

Fountas & Pinnell

Grade Level

6-up

Accelerated Reader

MG 7.3

Paperback

978-1-55074-886-4

Reviews

“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, January 2002
“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, August 2001
“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.”: — Quill & Quire, September 2001
“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, September 2001

Awards

2002: Our Choice, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, winner