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Explodapedia: The Gene
Series: Explodapedia
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Your definitive guide to what makes you, you! The Gene clearly and accessibly explains the code that all life uses to make more of their species—and how mutations make every single one of us individual and unique! This series is packed with in-depth knowledge you can...
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See moreWelcome to Explodapedia, the indispensable guide to everything you need to know!
Explodapedia is an exploded encyclopedia - everything you need to know, one book at a time! It's a new approach to non-fiction, taking key scientific subjects and presenting them in a way that's hugely entertaining and readable, whilst still presenting reliable, serious, in-depth information that will help readers gain a true and lasting understanding of these crucial topics. The Gene is your definitive guide to what makes you, you! The Gene clearly and accessibly explains the code that all life uses to make more of their species - and how mutations make every single one of us individual and unique!
Description
Your definitive guide to what makes you, you!
The Gene clearly and accessibly explains the code that all life uses to make more of their species—and how mutations make every single one of us individual and unique!
This series is packed with in-depth knowledge you can trust, that gets to the heart of what it means to be a human being living right here, right now. It gives you the tools you need to understand the science behind the wonders of our world.
The Gene is a vital chapter of our story, so read on to discover what makes you, you...!
Product Details
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Barcode: 9781788452458
Publisher: David Fickling Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 April 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: David Fickling Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Moose Allain
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Length: 12.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 143g
Pages: 160
Series: Explodapedia
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