DNA Detectives The Stone Age Mystery by Dr Mandy Hartley

The DNA Detectives: The Stone Age Mystery is an exciting, page-turning chapter book where the characters use DNA to solve a crime. The story begins when the school hall collapses and the children discover a cave buried deep in the ground. The DNA Detectives, Annabelle and Harry, find the most incredible cave paintings and an ancient grave but it looks like someone has already been there excavating the grave and stealing artefacts. With their dog, Millie, the children set out on a thrilling adventure to catch the thief and find out more about the person in the cave using DNA just like archaeologists and scientists do today. In this part-crime, part adventure story, readers will not only learn who the culprit is but also gain a deeper understanding about DNA, forensic science, and the Stone Age. 

This book has been Green Tick evaluated by the Association for Science Education (ASE)  and is an invaluable resource for science and literacy.  A wealth of teaching resources accompany the book that teachers, librarians, and parents can use with learners in whole class, groups, or independently and now include the wonderful podcast series, The DNA Detectives podcast.

“ Written to help children understand and enjoy learning about science in a very approachable way … an outstanding teaching aid but, more than that, it’s fun!
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— Love Reading 4 Kids (Drena Irish, Reading Ambassador)
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“Throughout the book, we see a strong model of how forensic scientists and archaeologists might ask questions and test their ideas both in the laboratory and through observations made in the field. For me, that was the most fascinating aspect of the story. ”
— ASE Green Tick evaluation

Another thrilling detective story from Dr Mandy Hartley and the intrepid DNA Detectives. This time the mystery involves unpicking archeological and forensic science clues to unmask the culprit.

ISBN 978-1-912190-09-6

Price £6.99

Publication October 2020

Linden Harris