Genetics
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005 · Est. 1 hour read-aloud

Genetics

Written by Ian Graham

Part of the Investigating Science series

Uncover the secrets of genetics and its impact on our future.

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36 pages· 7,780 words· Est. 1 hour read-aloud
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Dive into the world of genetics, where DNA holds the key to our past and future. Explore the mysteries of heredity, the potential of cloning, and the groundbreaking Human Genome Project. What do these scientific advances mean for humanity? Discover the possibilities and ethical dilemmas as we stand on the brink of genetic engineering and gene therapy. Will we unlock the secrets of life itself?

From the publisher

From how we look to how we behave, we all inherit certain characteristics from our ancestors. The science of genetics is the study of how living things pass down characteristics from one generation to the next. Learn about cells, genes, and chromosomes. Explore DNA testing, cloning, and the Human Genome Project, as this book takes a close look at the latest breakthroughs in genetics and their potential impact.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
36
Words
7,780
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~1178L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
8.7
F&P level
~Z+
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
61818
Publication
Published
December 3, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780836832310

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