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1) Genetics
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What factors determine a person's hair color and eye color? Why are some people short and some tall? These questions and others similar to them are answered in this engaging guide to the science of genetics. Through this accessible resource, readers learn about the inherited traits parents can pass down to their children. Clear and concise language is used to simplify this complex science curriculum topic. A helpful glossary, detailed sidebars, interesting...
2) Genetics
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Living things have different traits. These traits are caused by the genes living things get from their parents. Genetics looks at how genes influence traits and how to find out how likely it is to get a trait. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
3) Genetics
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Life on Earth is endlessly amazing and complex. Learn about genetics with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
4) Genetics
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In the 1800s, an Australian monk named Gregor Mendel was experimenting on pea plants as he tried to learn how a single cell could grow into an entire human. Today we can see the results of his work in almost every aspect of modern medicine. This book explores genetics through its long and controversial history to how its discoveries have shaped modern society.
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From the discovery of the double helix to mapping the human genome, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in genetics.
Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action.
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In ancient times, people had no idea how or why it was that children resembled their parents. These days we know that characteristics like height and eye color are passed along in families through the genetic code. Our understanding of genetics has fundamentally changed medicine, agriculture, and even crime solving! Genes & Genetics will tell you everything you need to know about those tiny but powerful things called chromosomes. Each title in this...
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Readers will discover the way genetics makes people, animals, and plants look the way they do in this intriguing and stimulating book! DNA, recessive and dominant traits, chromosomes, alleles, and the steps of mitosis are just some of the captivating topics that are discussed. Featuring numerous vivid, colorful images, fascinating facts, supportive text, and an accessible glossary and index, readers will be delighted from beginning to end. A helpful...
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This appealing biography will have children engaged and inspired as they learn about Gregor Mendel and his discovery of how genetics works. The supportive text, accessible glossary, and helpful index work in conjunction with the intriguing facts and alluring images to provide readers with an interesting look at such topics as DNA, genetics, alleles, dominant and recessive genes, Mendel's Law of Heredity, and more! A stimulating lab activity is featured...
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Updated for 2013, Evolution and Genetics, is one book in the Britannica Illustrated Science Library Series that covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail. Amazing graphics-more than 1,000 per title-combined with concise summaries help students understand complex subjects. Correlated to the...
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The revolution in genetics represents one of the most amazing expansions of knowledge in the history of science. Incredible advances such as the mapping of the human genome are continuing to unlock the mysteries of heredity. This book gives students the power to understand this fascinating area of biology by starting with the basics. The science behind each concept is explained with simple text and a wealth of informative illustrations, color images,...
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Have you ever solved a tricky puzzle? As kids, Joanna Kelley and her siblings had fun solving the math and science challenges their parents invented at the dinner table. Later, Kelly's love of science puzzles inspired her to investigate the building blocks of life. Kelley became a geneticist, a scientist who studies DNA. DNA is the set of instructions inside every living thing-a code that shapes appearance and behavior. Kelley set out to better understand...
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This title presents the history of genetics. Vivid text details how early studies of heredity and genes led to our modern understanding of how DNA works. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these advances possible. Useful sidebars, rich images, and a glossary help readers understand the science and its importance. Maps and diagrams provide context for critical discoveries in the field. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...
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Why do children resemble their parents and siblings? Introducing young readers to the fascinating world of genetics, this educational resource presents the main concepts of the science, including what a chromosome does, how DNA is structured and how genetic inheritance works. Students learn about new discoveries in the field of genetics and how those discoveries have helped to cure or even prevent certain diseases, as well as examine controversial...
14) Animal Cells
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Animals Cells takes you inside the smallest unit of life. Learn how each cell's organelles work together to allow living things to function. Explore blood cells, muscle cells, nerve cells, skin cells, and more.
16) Plant Cells
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Plant Cells takes an in depth look at all parts of a plant cell and how they function. Explore cell division and the three types of tissue plant cells are made of: dermal, vascular, and ground.
17) Heredity
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Are your eyes brown? Blue? Green? Why are they the color that they are? Heredity takes a close look at the genes and traits passed down from mothers and fathers. Learn about dominant and recessive genes and how they determine unique characteristics.
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Why do some humans have curved thumbs while others have straight thumbs? What is DNA? What happens during cell division? Using easy-to-find materials, young scientists will explore genetics, evolution, and classification, and more, all with the help of the scientific method. For students interested in competing in science fairs, this book contains great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.
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Get right to the source of your uniqueness! This book on genetics is a brilliant way of introducing the subject to elementary students. It comes with the right amount of age-appropriate information to boost information absorption and retention. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and secure a copy today!
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Discover the mystery of science with Future Geniuses!
Little Doctor Valentina is back with a brand new adventure! This time, join Valentina as she explains the concept of genetics, using her adorable puppy, Mendel, as her model.
With her handy microscope, Valentina examines Mendel's cells and teaches us all about cell parts-organelles, membranes, cytoplasm, and finally, the powerhouse of the cell, the nucleus. Within the nucleus, Valentina points...
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