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Flying Eye Books

The Code of Life

£14.99

STEM Inspired

From curious monk to cutting-edge CRISPR technology. This beautifully illustrated hardback guides young readers through genetics – explaining why children resemble parents, how DNA works, and what determines hair colour to personality traits.

Dr. Carla Häfner takes readers from Gregor Mendel's discoveries through to modern genetic engineering. Clear explanations tackle mutations, evolution, nature versus nurture debates, and ethical questions. Interactive activities like messenger RNA code tables put theory into practice.

Book details:

72 pages from genetic history to future possibilities
Interactive activities included
Hardback: 240 × 300mm

Suitable for children aged 11 years and up

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What's Included: 72-page hardback exploring genetics comprehensively from Gregor Mendel's 19th-century pea plant experiments through modern genetic engineering. Includes interactive activities like code tables for translating messenger RNA, placing readers in the role of genetic scientists.

About the Creators: Written by Dr. Carla Häfner, born 1978, who studied medicine in Göttingen, Boston, and Ulm. Works as practicing physician and book author in Neu-Ulm, Germany. Illustrated by Mieke Scheier, Hamburg-based freelance illustrator who studied at HAW University of Applied Science.

Topics Covered: Fundamental genetics and Mendelian inheritance; DNA structure and function; cell mutations including diseases like cancer and sickle cell disease; positive mutations driving evolution; nature versus nurture debate with twin studies; genetic engineering and gene therapy; cloning technology; CRISPR gene editing; ethical considerations; future possibilities including Jurassic Park-style scenarios.

How to Use: Large-format book suitable for independent reading by older children or guided learning. Works excellently for school projects and science curriculum support. Interactive elements encourage hands-on engagement with genetic concepts.

Format: Hardback with clear layouts and bright illustrations making complex information accessible. Combines detailed scientific explanation with visual clarity.

Product Specifications

ISBN-13: 9781838741785

Author: Dr. Carla Häfner

Illustrator: Mieke Scheier

Publisher: Flying Eye Books

Format: Hardback

Pages: 72

Dimensions: 240mm (w) × 300mm (h)

Age Range: 11 years and up

Language: English

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Flying Eye Books

Established in 2013 in East London, Flying Eye Books creates award-winning illustrated children's books that showcase exceptional storytelling and meticulous design. Home to beloved series like Hildafolk, they champion both emerging and established talent whilst maintaining their commitment to craft, beauty, and high production values.

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