Story of you

From genetics and evolution to our environment and our families, this book looks at all the factors that shape us into the people we are. It explains how physical characteristics and abilities are passed down through generations, and why some things are inherited and others not. It explores how evolution has shaped us as a species, and at how the world we live in has impacted on and shaped us.

It also looks at intelligence, where it comes from, and how we learn. The brain and the mind are explored, as are concepts such as personality, how we build relationships with other people, and how and why we form memories. The science behind all this is complex, but the author's clear, simple text renders it both accessible and of real interest to children - this is an invaluable resource for helping them to understand both the world and their place within it.

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Subject(s)Science, Biology
Author(s)Anna Claybourne
Age7-11
Published2016
Published by

Shelf reference372.354 CLA
ISN/ISBN9780750296854
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/xab2v

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