Genetics For Kids

Audio Bonus! Includes exclusive conversations with the authors! A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Brilliant and enthralling.”​ —The Wall Street Journal A paradigm-shifting book from an acclaimed Harvard Medical School scientist and one of Time’s most influential people. It’s a seemingly...

The latest research in neuroscience and parenting come together in this groundbreaking book, which brings to light new realizations about the power of nurture for our children's mental and physical health outcomes. Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD. is a neuroscientist, doula, and parent. Her work began...

Marriage. It's a double-edged sword, or at least it is for Nikki Heat. Her husband, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jameson Rook, infuriates her in a way no one else in her entire life has ever done. He also takes her to heights of pleasure she has never experienced. But most of all, she loves...

From a New York Times bestselling author, this thrilling sequel to Boy 2.0 returns readers to the world of their favorite superhero, as Coal continues to grow into his new powers—and discovers a mysterious individual who may be just like him. Perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers...

NOW A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Compelling….Kaku thinks with great breadth, and the vistas he presents us are worth the trip” —The New York Times Book Review The New York Times best-selling author of PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE, PHYSICS OF THE FUTURE and HYPERSPACE tackles the most...

In this dark dystopian tale, 17-year-old Hawk is growing up hard and fast in post-apocalyptic New York City—until a perilous destiny forces her to take flight and protect her home. Where is Maximum Ride? Ten years ago a girl with wings fought to save the world. But then she disappeared. Now...

Exploring more than 80 of the world's most scientific theories and big ideas across the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geology, and math, this book offers a fascinating look at the history of science. Discover how Galileo worked out his scientific theories of motion and...

The New York Times bestselling author of The Price of Privilege and Teach Your Children Well explores how today’s parenting techniques and our myopic educational system are failing to prepare children for their certain-to-be-uncertain future—and how we can reverse course to ensure their...

In our pursuit of optimal health and wellness, we often find ourselves standing at the crossroads of science and nutrition. One path that has been gaining significant attention lately is the MTHFR diet. This diet, rooted in genetics and personalized nutrition, is shaping up as a game changer for those carrying variants of the MTHFR gene. Have you ever wondered why certain diets work wonders for some, while others see minimal results? The answer may lie not only in our habits and lifestyle choices but also deep within our DNA. Welcome to the world of the Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (...

Perfect for fans of Raybearer and Fourth Wing, this astonishing sequel to the bestselling novel So Let Them Burn, follows sisters Faron and Elara as they fight on opposite sides of a war that could redefine their world. Faron Vincent was once the saint of San Irie. Now, she’s done the...

Six extraordinary children are trying to lead normal lives in the Rocky Mountain countryside—but something powerful and dangerous connects them all as terrible secrets begin to arise . . . They live in different homes, with different families, but there is something powerful that connects them...

“Get your head out of your phone and stop doomscrolling. Read Let Us Play instead.”—Jay Onrait, sports anchor “A crucial playbook that athletes and nonathletes alike can use to help make sports an inclusive place for all.”—Meghan Duggan, 3-time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist, USA...

From Archimedes to Einstein, discover the lives and works of the scientists who helped shape the world we live in today. Delve into the lives, inspirations, motivations, and achievements of the greatest scientists in the world and through all time. Explore the stories of more than 85 of the...

An emotional story that encourage us to overcome ourselves We will meet a doctor who only prescribes injections and medicines. Will he cure all the patients who go through his consultation? In this emotional story we will get into the skin of a child who is afraid of punctures and who may also need a special treatment. Bilingual Tale available in both English and Spanish. The book also contains pictures to learn the alphabet through three sections: Learn the alphabet Letter ... is for ... Spell it out Other books in the series Tales to be told All the tales together can also be found in a ...

Eddie and Freddy Celebrate Bean Day is a cheerful adventure about two curious friends who discover there’s more to beans than just what’s on their plates. When Bean Day arrives, Eddie and Freddy set out to learn where beans come from, why there are so many kinds, and how tiny seeds carry big surprises inside them. Along the way, they uncover the playful history of Bean Day and explore how beans pass along their colors, shapes, and sizes—just like families do. Filled with warmth, humor, and gentle science, this story introduces young readers to the basics of plant genetics in a way ...

We all want our kids to grow into happy, healthy adults and the first ten years count more than any other time in our lives. So what should we be doing to give them the best chance? Most books on childhood stop at age five and start again in adolescence. They miss the critical primary school age...

For anyone who is interested in genealogy and DNA profiling, this is the story of a journalist who travels the world to solve the mystery of her ancestry, facing questions about American identity and what it means to belong. Now adapted for young readers from the acclaimed adult memoir. Who are...

Genetic testing has become the hallmark of player identification. A football prodigy bursts onto the world scene. Can a rogue nation be thwarted from stealing new technology? Harry Duwala becomes a football prodigy for his country as he battles adversity in the English Premier League. He joins Celtic F.C. on a lucrative offer. Gunnar moves into an ambitious project with an advanced proprietary technology that becomes controversial. Genetic tests to assess athletic performance characteristics for potentially talented football players. He develops an indicator to predict an athlete's ability ...

Have you ever thought about who you might be related to? What if we told you that you were related to extraordinary emperors, great kings and magnificent queens? Well, your majesty, you are. In fact, everyone is. And geneticist Adam Rutherford is here to tell you how. Come on an extraordinary adventure through millions of years of human history where you will learn the story of our species from evolution to dinosaurs to you! You will meet kings and queens, pharaohs and vikings, and see just how far and wide humans have migrated around the world.

When Donahue walks out, Dr. Chloe McGuire's marriage implodes. He teaches her humiliation. When a passionate friendship blooms with Dr. Zakia Kigamba during their medical rounds through Kenya, she learns resilience. The Kinship Of All Creatures tells the story of Dr. Chloe McGuire, a genetics researcher at Cornell University. She goes to Kenya as a delegate to the conference of the United Nations Decade for Women, where each distinct face, every glowing shape comes together in a happening, an encounter, an explosion of euphoria. Though diverse in their goals and how they could reach them, ...