Books with title The Basics of Biochemistry

The bestselling Baby University series is bringing little geniuses a whole new division of scientific topics, covered by leading medical expert Cara Florance.Help kids get into those lab coats a little earlier with the ABCs of Biochemistry! Packed with researched information and adorable art, any child is sure to be swept away into this new world of amino acids, enzymes, and everything in between. Super Scientist Cara Florance has crafted a book that is easy to read and impossible to put down―for parents and children alike!

From amino acids to zwitterions, explore the world of biochemistry with your little ones in this alphabet book. Full page abstract illustrations and a rhyming description of each concept will engage and inspire young minds. Older scientists will love the tongue in cheek rhymes. Great for newborns, toddlers, young children, biochemistry undergrad majors, PhD students, post-docs, and professors!

Biochemistry, or the study of the chemical processes that occur within living things, has been researched for hundreds of years by a number of great scientific minds. This comprehensive volume not only explores the history and study of biochemistry and how it stands today but also the many scientists who devoted their lives and careers to the field. It includes charts, photos, diagrams, and informative sidebars that help create an accessible text that can be used for research or an entertaining read.

Chemistry is very important to our everyday lives. Knowledge of chemistry has been applied to advance medicine and industry, create useful products and materials, and understand and address environmental changes. This title explores the role of chemistry and chemical processes in a variety of practical areas, including the extraction and refining of metals, the harvesting and processing of fossil fuels, the production of renewable energy, and the development of pharmaceuticals. Photos, diagrams, and hands-on activities support readers in developing science vocabulary and understanding technical language, a Common Core requirement. A final chapter explores the life of chemist Linus Pauling.