"She has her mother's eyes. He has his father's nose. People, animals, and plants inherit traits from their parents through their genes. Variations and new combinations of genes create the differences that make each individual unique. Through simplified explanations of complex scientific concepts, full-color images, and informative sidebars, this book supports the Next Generation Science Standards on heredity and inheritance of traits by discussing...

"Engaging language and detailed, colorful images, charts, and diagrams break down complicated scientific principles into pieces of information students can comprehend more easily to help them answer the question, "How are traits passed down from parent to offspring?" Readers will learn how genetic variation results from gene mutations and sexual reproduction, as well as how asexual reproduction works, which will allow them to understand how an organism's...