CRISPR: A Powerful Way to Change DNA by Yolanda Ridge, illustrations by Alex Boersma

CRISPR stands for Clustered Regular Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats. Gene and genetics research are complicated and already have a history of positive and negative results. The decisions of choosing whether or not to modify or enhance genes vary by subject, disease, and creature. Controversial and also exciting, this research and what’s become of it is amazing. I’m not a science buff but I enjoyed reading this informational book because everything is broken down into understandable bits. The illustrations helped immensely also. The big questions of, should we or shouldn’t we? arise with every aspect of gene research. How far should it be taken and what effects will the research, and acting on it, have on the world. Fascinating and frightening all at the same time, 5 stars!

STEAM Play & Learn by Ana Dziengel

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Creative entertainment!
Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for the opportunity to read and review STEAM Play & Learn by Ana Dziengel. This is a wonderful book filled with twenty projects, ranging from easy to difficult and all geared towards science, technology, engineering, art and math. Fun and helpful illustrations bring this project book to life and the detailed instructions are perfect! I love the STEAM applications and notes following each project. A must-have book for anyone wanting a little creative entertainment in their lives- 5 stars!

General Relativity for Babies by Chris Ferrie

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I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. Thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Jabberwocky for the opportunity to read and review General Relativity for Babies! This picture book with a strong contrast of colors, teaches the basic knowledge of general relativity with clear illustrations and simple explanations. The visuals coincide well with the descriptions in this short board book for budding scientists, 5 stars!