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Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Cheryl Bardoe
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Illustrated by Jos. A. Smith
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:32 | Dimensions(mm): Height 253,Width 255 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781419718403
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Classifications | Dewey:576.5092 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Abrams
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Imprint |
Abrams Books for Young Readers
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Publication Date |
18 August 2015 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Gregor Mendel explains to children the theory of heredity in simple-to-understand language and examples. Regarded as the world's first geneticist, Gregor Mendel discovered one of the fundamental aspects of genetic science: animals, plants, and people all inherit and pass down traits through the same process. Living the slow-paced, contemplative life of a friar, Gregor Mendel was able to conceive and put into practice his great experiment - observing yellow peas, green peas, smooth peas, and wrinkled peas to craft his theory - years before scientists had any notion of genes. Includes an author's note and bibliography. Awards for Gregor Mendel Orbis Pictus Honor Book ALA-ALSC Notable Book IRA Notable Book AAAS/Subaru SB&F Excellence in Science Book Finalist
Author Biography
Cheryl Bardoe is a former senior project manager of exhibitions at the Field Museum in Chicago. She lives in Wallingford, Connecticut. Jos. A. Smith is a well-known illustrator of numerous books for children. He is a professor of fine arts at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. He lives in Easton, Pennsylvania.
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