Jeremy the English Garden Snail

<p>In a charming garden of London a tiny hero emerges - Jeremy a garden snail with a remarkable difference. Most snail shells coil right but Jeremy's shell spirals to the left making him a one-in-a-million wonder. That small difference will catapult him to fame as scientists and snail enthusiasts rally to help him find a mate. Written by award-winning author Darcy Pattison and beautifully illustrated by Olga Gonina this engaging story follows Jeremy's journey from a humble compost heap to international stardom.</p><p> </p><p> When Dr. Angus Davison a geneticist at the University of Nottingham learns about Jeremy he sees an opportunity to unravel the mysteries of genetics and body symmetry. But there's a snail-sized problem - Jeremy needs a left-coiled partner to mate with! What follows is a heartwarming tale of citizen science as Dr. Davison launches the #snaillove campaign reaching out to people worldwide to help find Jeremy a mate.</p><p> </p><p> This book is more than just a cute story about a snail looking for love. It's an elementary introduction to the world of heredity inheritance and scientific research all wrapped up in an accessible story. Young readers will learn about:</p><ul><li>Heredity and inheritance: The basics of genetics and how traits are inherited.</li><li>Importance of body symmetry in nature.</li><li>How scientists conduct research and solve problems.</li><li>Power of citizen science and global collaboration.</li><li>Life cycle and characteristics of garden snails.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>ANOTHER EXTRAORDINARY ANIMAL SERIES</strong></p><p></p><p><em>Bird. Mammal. Marine Mammal. Spider. Amphibian. Reptile. Gastropod.</em></p><p> This series includes the story of the oldest bird in the world a spider in space an orphaned puma cub a bullfrog with a world-record leap the poignant story of saving a species from extinction the dolphin who inspired a government to protect him and a humble snail who teaches us to observe.</p><p> </p><p> The series is <strong>much more than just an introduction to the animal kingdom</strong>. It chronicles the story of how humans interact with animals in various ways: how we <strong>enjoy</strong> <strong>challenge</strong> <strong>admire</strong> <strong>endanger</strong> and <strong>save</strong> them. It's a fabulous series for kids to learn about the amazing and extraordinary complexity of animals.</p><ul><li><em>Wisdom the Midway Albatross: Surviving the Japanese Tsunami and Other Disasters for Over 60 Years</em> Starred Publisher's Weekly review </li><li><em>Abayomi the Brazilian Puma: The True Story of an Orphaned Cub</em> 2015 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book</li><li><em>Nefertiti the Spidernaut: The Jumping Spider Who Learned to Hunt in Space</em> 2017 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book</li><li><em>Rosie the Ribeter: The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County</em></li><li><em>Diego the Giant Galapagos Tortoise: Saving a Species from Extinction </em>Starred Kirkus Review</li><li><em>Pelorus Jack the New Zealand Dolphin: Inspiring a Government to Protect an Individual Animal</em></li></ul><p></p><p></p>