Introduce your budding genius to the superheroes of the human body: RNA! Through simple, colorful illustrations and adorable characters, kids will learn all about how this multitalented molecule does all kinds of chores around our bodies—from sending messages, making workers, giving instructions, and more! Packed with great information and scientific fun, the fantastic feats of RNA will keep any curious kid turning page after page!
Cara Florance is a biochemist specializing in catalytic RNA. She has a BS in chemistry from Iona College and PhD in biochemistry from University of Colorado, Boulder. She lives in Boston with her husband and two children. Her little girls inspired her to create Brave the Elements, an online resource for parents to bring science into the home.