Explodapedia: The Gene
What Makes You, You?
by Ben Martynoga (Author), Moose Allain (Illustrator)
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!
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.
Extraordinary discoveries explained in a way everyone can understand . . . Easy to read for anyone curious about science ― Sir Paul Nurse, Nobel Prize winning scientist
A totally fascinating book, brimming with amazing scientific knowledge and fab illustrations. I had no idea cells were so interesting (or funny)! ― Greg Jenner, praise for The Cell
The perfect balance between charm, quirkiness and wonder. These books are for kids and adults alike ― Siddhartha Mukherjee, Pulitzer Prize Winner
[These books] should lead their readers willingly to the wonders of the biological world ― Professor Richard Fortey
Accessible and funny [...] a clever way to introduce young readers to some very complicated ideas that underpin [...] the basis of our understanding of all life today ― Prof Venki Ramakrishnan (President of the Royal Society)
I am a huge fan of the potential of narrative nonfiction, supported by solid science to inspire children's engagement and understanding of the natural world. The scientific detail and narrative approach of Explodapedia is an exciting new series in this field. ― Catherine Barr