--- product_id: 1699286 title: "The Cartoon Guide to Genetics (Updated Edition)" price: "€ 23.68" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1699286-the-cartoon-guide-to-genetics-updated-edition store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # The Cartoon Guide to Genetics (Updated Edition) **Price:** € 23.68 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Cartoon Guide to Genetics (Updated Edition) - **How much does it cost?** € 23.68 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1699286-the-cartoon-guide-to-genetics-updated-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Cartoon Guide to Genetics (Updated Edition): 9780062730992: Larry Gonick, Mark Wheelis: Books Review: A charming little treatise on genetics history and concepts - I am a biomedical science student who just happened to never take any sort of molecular biology or genetics as an undergraduate, so I basically managed to limp through my advanced courses in said subjects. I wish I had a little resource like this, since it was presented in a quick, easy-to-read, and humorous manner. The concepts were essentially all basics that I do understand, by now; however, it was still valuable to receive a general sense of how the concepts evolved. The Cartoon Guide to Genetics plays out like a storybook of history, outlining how we came to understand certain molecular biological concepts. All in all, it took me about two hours of nonstop reading, if that (I was engaged so much I didn't even notice the time), and I feel I received a bit of edification in the realm of genetics, especially so far as homologous recombination goes! If I had this book when I was taking my advanced course, I feel I could have properly engaged the material, since it builds a decent little foundation. I was a little disappointed not to have any mention about more complicated aspects of inheritance like non-Mendelian genetics. It's small kibble, though. I feel if you are an undergraduate taking your basic biology courses, then this book can only help you out. It was a fun little read that presented its material in a non-threatening way. Review: This is a great set of books in cartoon form. Easy to understand. Good condition. Arrived quickly. - Good general purpose book for classroom library. This is a great set of books in cartoon form. Easy to understand. Good condition. Arrived quickly. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 0062730991 | | Best Sellers Rank | #85,660 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #39 in Genetics (Books) #41 in Biographies & History Graphic Novels #123 in Educational & Nonfiction Graphic Novels | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (269) | | Dimensions | 7.17 x 0.57 x 9.25 inches | | Edition | Updated | | ISBN-10 | 9780062730992 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0062730992 | | Item Weight | 10.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 224 pages | | Publication date | July 8, 1991 | | Publisher | William Morrow Paperbacks | ## Images ![The Cartoon Guide to Genetics (Updated Edition) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71uDAQ-uu3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A charming little treatise on genetics history and concepts *by Z***N on February 24, 2011* I am a biomedical science student who just happened to never take any sort of molecular biology or genetics as an undergraduate, so I basically managed to limp through my advanced courses in said subjects. I wish I had a little resource like this, since it was presented in a quick, easy-to-read, and humorous manner. The concepts were essentially all basics that I do understand, by now; however, it was still valuable to receive a general sense of how the concepts evolved. The Cartoon Guide to Genetics plays out like a storybook of history, outlining how we came to understand certain molecular biological concepts. All in all, it took me about two hours of nonstop reading, if that (I was engaged so much I didn't even notice the time), and I feel I received a bit of edification in the realm of genetics, especially so far as homologous recombination goes! If I had this book when I was taking my advanced course, I feel I could have properly engaged the material, since it builds a decent little foundation. I was a little disappointed not to have any mention about more complicated aspects of inheritance like non-Mendelian genetics. It's small kibble, though. I feel if you are an undergraduate taking your basic biology courses, then this book can only help you out. It was a fun little read that presented its material in a non-threatening way. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a great set of books in cartoon form. Easy to understand. Good condition. Arrived quickly. *by K***B on May 27, 2025* Good general purpose book for classroom library. This is a great set of books in cartoon form. Easy to understand. Good condition. Arrived quickly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Maybe this is how we should teach science at school *by A***R on January 5, 2014* This book literally changed my life. I was another electronics guy plugging away at chips in silicon valley. In a bookstore I picked this up and bought it for a laugh. A week later all the chit chat I had been hearing for a decade about DNA and proteins and genetics was making sense for the first time. DNA was digital! The whole mess of real-world biology is at its core logical and understandable. The complexity just comes from layers and layers of control, just like computers or phones. From there I started reading more layman's books, then taking classes and reading textbooks, and ultimately becomes a computational biologist. What is inspiring about the book is that it gets the history and concepts right without compromising on amusement and keeping the reader's interest. A decade later, I still enjoy dipping back into it. I wonder if this approach were taken to other subjects, would science be more approachable to kids in school? ## Frequently Bought Together - The Cartoon Guide to Genetics (Updated Edition) - The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry (Cartoon Guide Series) - The Cartoon Guide to Biology --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1699286-the-cartoon-guide-to-genetics-updated-edition](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1699286-the-cartoon-guide-to-genetics-updated-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*