The Decoding Genes with Max Axiom, Super Scientist

Max Axiom Super Scientist #5

by Amber J. Keyser

You never had a science teacher like this! Max Axiom is a super-cool super-scientist. Using powers he acquired in a freak accident. Max demonstrates and explains science in ways never before seen in the classroom. Whether shrinking down to size of an ant or riding on a sound wave, Max can do whatever it takes to make science super cool and accessible.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Genetics

32 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Amber J. Keyser writes fiction and non-fiction for young adults. Trained as an evolutionary biologist, she cares deeply about the intersection of art and science and the way these disciplines unlock how the world works. She believes in the power of sharing our stories.

Reviews

[Dina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Max Axiom Decoding Genes
by Amber J Keyser, Al Milgrom, Matt Webb and Krista Ward

The Max Axiom is a series of science comic graphic novels that are presented in such a way as to draw the attention and capture the minds of young reads to what ordinarily would be a complex subject to convey and understand. The Max Axiom science series makes learning about science fun and interesting, even I enjoyed reading this edition and they all seem to appeal to me. This particular edition "Decoding Genes" is geared toward 7th graders but surely it can have a broader audience of 5th grade to adult. I included older age groups because some of the terms and scientific names of elements discussed will be new vocabulary and should be focused on more closely. In this issue Max explores heredity, the study of heredity is called genetics. In 1860 Gregor Mendel through his experiments with pea plants, lead the discovery to genetics. Humans draw their physical and mental characteristics or traits from genes which they receive from their parents. In this issue, this Max Axiom will describe and break down the gene into its intricate parts. The gene is made up of atoms, each atom having a nucleus which contains DNA, which is made up of Chromosomes. This science series of graphic novels have great illustrations which definitely help the reader to grasp this complex topic.

[Starr · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very short and sweet graphic novel that does a great job in introducing the topic of genes. Definitely a great homeschool/science resource

[wildct2003 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for basic info

[The Styling Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decoding Genes with Max Axiom Super Scientist by Amber J. Keyser, illustrated by Tod G. Smith and Al Milgrom – Graphic Novel- elementary school/middle school – I felt like I understood and learned more about genes after reading this novel. It was pretty fascinating. Love how the facts, dialogue, and non-fiction text intermingle with the graphic novel format.

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great overview of the basics of genetics and DNA transcription. My kids really like any type of graphic novel so these books are especially appealing.

[Abdo]

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