Most Popular Books by Barbara McClintock

Award-winning author-illustrator Barbara McClintock’s meticulous research and vibrant watercolor illustrations breathe life into this frenzied, fictionalized exploration of China’s ancient Five Forms. When a young girl finds a mysterious, discarded book of martial arts poses, she ignores the warning printed in bold inside its cover: DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE FORMS WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER! She decides to attempt them herself . . . but is shocked to find that doing so conjures real animals right into her home! The chaos escalates as she releases a leopard, a snake, and a dragon, each creature larger and more destructive than the last. It is only once she manages the fifth and final form that things return to normal. But will she be able to clean up the mess she’s created before her mother returns home? A New York City Public Library Notable Best Book for Kids

From beloved author and artist Barbara McClintock comes Vroom!, a playful picture book following a little girl''s imaginative journey in a race car. Join a little girl as she zooms— past fields and forests, up mountains, over rivers, through deserts, home again, and into bed in this playful picture book about the power of imagination, from award-winning author and artist Barbara McClintock.

The introduction was written by Barbara McClintock to show how the concept of transposable elements evolved, and to comment on subsequent investigations of these elements. The papers in this volume were selected because of their relevance to this topic. For the discovery of "Mobile genetic elements" she received the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1983.

Even though her photographer father urges her to try a more practical form of art, a young artist in turn of the century Paris finds that her talent for drawing can be useful.

Award-winning author-illustrator Barbara McClintock returns with her original, fun-filled adaption of the popular nursery rhyme story. "McClintock''s feline portraits pack plenty of personality.... A sprightly and charming modern take on a traditional rhyme." -- Kirkus ReviewsMake way for the three little kittens who lost their mittens -- as you''ve never seen them before!Who will be able to resist wailing along with the naughty little kittens as they lose their mittens? And who won''t relish rejoicing with the good little kittens as they find and wash their mittens -- and earn their pie -- as well as a loving hug from their Mama?Barbara McClintock, a master of visual storytelling, presents this classic favorite in a comic-book style that encourages full reader participation. And her original twist to the ending is a warm embrace of kindness and empathy to strangers.

This volume holds a collection of papers around the discovery of transposable elements in maize and chomosome behaviour. They were selected because of their relevance to this topic. For the discovery of "Mobile genetic elements" Barbara McClintock received the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1983.

An interesting collection of "bottleneck" or slide guitar solos written in tablature. Full of beautiful photography and hand-sketched tabs.

After being abandoned by her husband, a young nineteenth-century French lady cat becomes a writer.

"When Adele and Simon take a tour of China in 1905, Simon misplaces his belongings, one by one . . . but they all show up later, revealing their hiding places in Adele''s souvenir photographs of the trip"--

Adèle and her younger brother, Simon, have just arrived in New York City to visit their Aunt Cécile and prepare for a grand train trip around America. "Please try not to lose anything on our trip," Adèle tells her brother with a sigh. But how can Simon remember to keep an eye on his belongings when there are so many wonderful distractions and astounding sights to take in? The endearing team from Adèle & Simon returns in a crosscontinental adventure that reflects the vitality of early twentieth-century America, from the Boston Public Garden to San Francisco''s Chinatown. Stunning pen-and-ink-andwatercolor illustrations are filled with innumerable hidden treasures, and endpapers featuring a period map of America extend the fun. Adèle & Simon in America is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children''s Book of the Year.

Looks can be deceiving! When Charlotte gets a delicate doll from her Aunt Edme, she is not too happy. She tells the doll that she and Bruno, her bear, like digging in dirt and climbing trees. No tea parties, no being pushed around in frilly prams. You''ll

Molly''s fairy godmother gives her a magic fishbone that will grant one wish, which the resourceful girl saves until she really needs it.

When Simonżs older sister, Adele, picks him up from school, he has his hat and gloves and scarf and sweater, his coat and knapsack and books and crayons, and a drawing of a cat he made that morning. Adele makes Simon promise to try not to lose anything. But as they make their way home, distractions cause Simon to leave some of his things behind. Barbara McClintockżs detailed pen-and-ink drawings -- filled with soft watercolors -- make a game of this unforgettable tour through the streets and scenes of early-20th-century Paris in a timeless story of a small child who canżt remember to hold on to his belongings. Full-color illustrations. Map of Paris.