![]() ![]() From observing yellow peas, green peas, smooth peas, and wrinkled peas, Mendel crafted his theory of heredity-years before scientists had any notion of genes.Ĭhildren will be inspired by Gregor's neverending search for knowledge, and his famous experiments are easy to understand as an introduction to genetics. Living the slow-paced, contemplative life of a friar, Gregor Mendel was able to conceive and put into practice his great experiment: growing multiple generations of peas. ![]() Regarded as the world's first geneticist, Mendel overcame poverty and obscurity to discover one of the fundamental aspects of genetic science: animals, plants, and people all inherit and pass down traits through the same process, following the same rules. Have children survey themselves and one another to determine the most common inherited traits (tongue rolling, right-handed, dimples, etc.) among the group by using the inventory chart from An Inventory of My Traits. Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order Pickup. Read Gregor Mendel: the Friar Who Grew Peas by Cheryl Bardoe. 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. How do mothers and fathers-whether they are apple trees, sheep, or humans-pass down traits to their children? This question fascinated Gregor Mendel throughout his life. Read reviews and buy Gregor Mendel - by Cheryl Bardoe (Hardcover) at Target. 'Gregor Mendel' explains to children the theory of heredity in simple-to-understand language and examples. ![]() The only picture book available about the father of genetics and his pea plants! ![]()
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