Primary Science - The DNA Detectives
The DNA Detectives podcast
Intrigued by DNA, what it is and how it is used? Looking to engage your children and find new ways into the fascinating world of genetics, inheritance, evolution and applications of DNA analysis in forensic science, archaeology and ancient DNA, medical discovery then join Dr Mandy Hartley in this brand new podcast series, The DNA Detectives. Listen here to learn more and subscribe to the series. Suitable for children ages 7-14.
The DNA Detectives
A series of ‘whodunnit’ stories that introduce children to the ideas of scientific investigation and forensic science. The DNA Detectives books are fictional stories with a strong scientific context running throughout. Each book is a terrific read in its own right.
The DNA Detectives To Catch a Thief ISBN 978 1 912190 10 2
The DNA Detectives The Smuggler’s Daughter ISBN 978 1 912190 11 9
The DNA Detectives The Stone Age Mystery ISBN 978 1 912190 09 6
To Catch a Thief
When Annabelle and Harry’s pet dog, Milly, goes missing the children believe that the local pet thief has struck again. They have a list of suspects and evidence but how can they identify the thief and get Milly back? With their mum working as a DNA scientist from a laboratory in their garden, the children realise they can secretly use their mum’s laboratory to solve the crime. Annabelle and Harry become ‘DNA Detectives’ and, just like real-life forensic scientists, they go on an exciting adventure to try and solve the case.
The Smuggler’s Daughter
Set in a beautiful seaside cove in Cornwall which was once rife with ship wreckers and smugglers. There are rumours of a secret smuggler's tunnel but no one has ever found it. Annabelle and Harry are determined they are going to find the tunnel! During their search they discover a gold locket in a rock pool with a photo of a girl and a lock of hair. Join Annabelle and Harry to see if they can discover the identity of the girl in the locket. Can they find the smuggler's tunnel? Find out how they use DNA to unlock questions about the past. Children reading this book will learn about DNA, cells and forensic science.
The Stone Age Mystery
Join Annabelle and Harry, The DNA Detectives, on their latest adventure as they meet archaeologists and scientists who help them unravel the mysteries of the Stone Age. This time the investigative pair are on the path of a potential grave robber after the school hall collapses revealing an underground cave. Discover fascinating details about cave paintings, extracting DNA from ancient bones, and finding out how tartar from ancient teeth can tell us what someone looked like and what they ate.
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