What's inside you is inside me, too : my chromosomes make me unique / written by Deslie Quinby and Jeannie Visootsak, Illustrated by Michael Johnson

By: Quinby, Deslie.

Contributor(s): Visootsak, Jeannie | Johnson, Michael [Illustrator].

[United States of America] : [Createspace Self Publishing], 2014Description: 27 pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm.ISBN: 9780692310380.Subject(s): DOWN SYNDROME

| CHROMOSOME 21

| INDIVIDUALITY

| PARENT GUIDES

| JUVENILE LITERATURE

Contents:

About the authors. - [story] - Down Syndrome 101. - Where did the name Down syndrome come from? - What are the characteristics of Down syndrome? - What is the cause of Down syndrome? - How will my child learn and develop? - How cab I maximize my child's potential? - What are the health problems associated with Down syndrome?

Summary: "Every child, every person, every living thing is unique, in big part, due to chromosomes. Children with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome. this book informs people about Down syndrome in a fun illustrative way. In the process, it also explains chromosomes and their role in making every living thing special. A valuable tool for educators, siblings, individuals with Down syndrome, advocates and for those innately curious." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE

List(s) this item appears in: Down syndrome for kids. Sept 2018 F | Down syndrome for youngsters March 2023 CM | WDSA education workshop. May 2021 | Picture books on acceptance and inclusion March 2023 | Down syndrome, Free book. July 2023

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Average rating: 4.0 (1 votes)

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book	IHC Library	Main Collection	900.73 QUI (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Checked out	29/04/2024	W004911

Total holds: 0

"Every child, every person, every living thing is unique, in big part, due to chromosomes. Children with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome. this book informs people about Down syndrome in a fun illustrative way. In the process, it also explains chromosomes and their role in making every living thing special. A valuable tool for educators, siblings, individuals with Down syndrome, advocates and for those innately curious." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE

Patron comment on 22/03/2017

Very easy to understand. Clear to read and very useful for younger kids.

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