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The Biology of Bananas

Discover and Learn with 22 Experiments
By Katie Steckles
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The Biology of Bananas invites readers to explore the science hidden in everyday foods through interactive experiments and playful activities. From understanding yeast and counting calories to dissecting onions and decorating cookies to resemble cells, this book makes learning biology engaging and accessible. It reveals how even mould plays a vital role in creating beloved foods like yoghurt and bread, offering a hands-on approach perfect for family learning and curious minds.
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Recommended for readers aged 10-16, this book suits curious young learners, educators, and families interested in combining fun and science in the kitchen. It is ideal for those seeking an interactive introduction to biology through everyday experiences.

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Learn about biology and become a kitchen scientist with 22 fun experiments.

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Get ready to play (and learn!) with your food!

Discover the truth about yeast, learn how to count calories, conduct experiments with rubbery eggs, and more. Become a Kitchen Scientist by dissecting an onion, decorating a cookie to look like a cell and discovering how gross things like mould help to make delicious foods like yoghurt and bread!

The Biology of Bananas uses applied science for a fun and interactive approach to learning for the whole family. It is part of The Curious World of Kitchen Science series.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 10-16.

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Katie Steckles delivers complex biological concepts in an approachable and easy-to-understand style, enriched with helpful analogies. The book is praised for providing teachers with ample ideas and background information to support lesson planning, making it both educational and practical for classroom use.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486313563

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Dr Katie Steckles is a mathematician who delivers talks, workshops, and events on YouTube and on TV/radio. She also writes mathematical puzzles and articles for books, magazines, programs, and blogs. In 2016 she won the UK’s Joshua Phillips Award for Innovation in Science Engagement.

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