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Biology Basic Biotechnology for Kids: A Beginner's Guide to DNA, Genetic Engineering, Cloning, Genomics, and the Science Changing Our World
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Series: Biology Basic for Kids, Book 9
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ISBN10: 3690831806
ISBN13: 9783690831802
Publisher: Khasan Laudry
Published: May 3 2026
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9783690831802
Publisher: Khasan Laudry
Published: May 3 2026
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What if your child could understand the science that is reshaping medicine, food, and the future - starting today? From the DNA inside every living cell to the lab breakthroughs making headlines, Biology Basic Biotechnology for Kids takes young readers on a clear, engaging journey through one of the most exciting fields in modern science. Written in plain language children can actually follow, this nonfiction science title breaks down complex ideas into concepts that stick. Inside these pages, young readers will explore:
- What biotechnology is and how humans have used it for thousands of years
- How DNA works and what genetic engineering really means
- How medical biotechnology is helping scientists develop medicines and treatments
- How agricultural biotechnology affects the food on your plate
- What biofuels are and how green biotechnology helps protect the planet
- The science of cloning - what it is, how it works, and its real-world uses
- How forensic biotechnology helps solve crimes using DNA evidence
- What synthetic biology is and how scientists design living systems
- How genomics and big data are unlocking secrets hidden in our genes
- What the future of biotechnology may look like - and why it matters now
Who this is for:
This title is ideal for curious children ages 8-12 who love science, parents looking for engaging nonfiction that goes beyond the basics, homeschool families building a life sciences or STEM curriculum, and classroom teachers seeking a readable supplementary resource for biology and earth science units. No prior science background is needed. Each chapter introduces concepts in a logical, building-block sequence so readers grow in confidence as they go. Technical terms are explained in context, making this a strong independent read or a read-aloud companion. If your child has ever asked how vaccines are made, why some crops are genetically modified, or what scientists mean when they talk about editing genes - this is the title that answers those questions in a way young minds can grasp and enjoy. Add it to your cart and give your young scientist a head start on understanding the world-changing science of biotechnology.
This title is ideal for curious children ages 8-12 who love science, parents looking for engaging nonfiction that goes beyond the basics, homeschool families building a life sciences or STEM curriculum, and classroom teachers seeking a readable supplementary resource for biology and earth science units. No prior science background is needed. Each chapter introduces concepts in a logical, building-block sequence so readers grow in confidence as they go. Technical terms are explained in context, making this a strong independent read or a read-aloud companion. If your child has ever asked how vaccines are made, why some crops are genetically modified, or what scientists mean when they talk about editing genes - this is the title that answers those questions in a way young minds can grasp and enjoy. Add it to your cart and give your young scientist a head start on understanding the world-changing science of biotechnology.
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