Mia Explores Science • Book 2
Why Do I Look Like My Family?
Mia notices that she looks like her family and learns how DNA can carry tiny instructions from parents to children.
Created for curious young readers, family read-aloud time, early STEM learning, preschool, kindergarten, and gentle science conversations at home.
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Inside this book:
Full-color picture book • Gentle DNA science • Ages 4–8 • Free reading guide included • Created by a scientist mom
A First DNA Story for Kids Ages 4–8
What children discover
Why does Mia have Mom’s eyes, Dad’s curls, and Grandma’s dimple? With photos, questions, and plenty of family laughter, Mia begins to understand that DNA can carry tiny instructions through families. She also learns that resemblance is only one kind of family connection — and that she is not a copy of anyone.
Notice family traits
Children learn that family members can share inherited traits while each person remains unique.
A warm genetics story that connects resemblance, family love, and uniqueness in a child-friendly way.
Mia notices that she looks like her family and learns how DNA can carry tiny instructions from parents to children.
Compare smiles and curls
Discover what makes Mia unique
Ready to read the full story?
A gentle family traits picture book for curious kids ages 4–8.
Free bonus for readers
Observe & Track: My Family Traits Activity Sheet
My Family Traits Activity Sheet is a gentle printable for children ages 4–8 to explore the traits they share with family members and celebrate what makes each person unique. Children can look closely, compare features such as hair, eyes, smiles, dimples, and freckles, draw family members, and complete simple reflection prompts. It is a warm companion activity for Why Do I Look Like My Family? and works well for family time, classroom discussions, homeschool learning, or library storytime.
For parents, teachers, and curious kids
Big science ideas can begin with small questions, warm stories, and a child who feels safe enough to wonder.
Dr. Biol Ilze Radovica-Spalvina
Author, Scientist & Mom
More Mia science adventures
Continue exploring with Mia
Continue Mia’s science journey with gentle stories about dna and identity, dna lab visit and safe science tools, and cells and tiny body helpers. Each companion adventure keeps big ideas warm, visual, and child-friendly.
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Mia Visits the DNA Lab
Mia Meets the Busy Cells
DNA and identity
A gentle lab adventure with safe tools, careful labels, and strawberry DNA.
A friendly first cell biology story about the tiny helpers working inside every body.
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