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PublisherNomad Press

ISBN-101619302128

ISBN-139781619302129

eBay Product ID (ePID)167893444

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Book TitleGenetics : Breaking the Code of Your D N A

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2014

TopicScience & Nature / Chemistry, Science & Nature / Biology

IllustratorYes, Carbaugh, Samuel

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorCarla Mooney

Book SeriesInquire and Investigate Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight11 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width8 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

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These timelines are at the beginning of the book to provide a context for the remaining chapters. Readers can use the QR codes to extend exploration of the key points. There is an extensive glossary, index, and list of books and resources. The web sites listed are excellent in as far as how the material is presented. The American Museum of Natural History site also has activities about genetics for the reader. This book begins each chapter with a question and develops the answer by working through experiments for the reader. Small black and white cartoons add to the text that present short commentary on the concept in an easy to understand way . . .The book is written to the reader and I would use this book for a supplement if required to use a textbook. If I was not required to use a textbook, I would use this book for secondary classes. ." Booklist "What do dimples, a widow's peak, and a cleft chin all have in common? Genetics! Beginning with a time line and an introduction to the study of heredity, this entry in the Inquire and Investigate series explains genetics in eight chapters that build upon one another. . . Each chapter concludes with easy-to-follow inquiry-based activities and experiments that emphasize the scientific method and help students understand the topic. Numerous cartoons, facts, and QR codes that link to videos add further interest. . . A solid resource that shows life science and biology students the practicalities and marvels of genetics." Praise for Music: Investigate the Evolution of American Sound School Library Journal "This overview is a STEAM advocate's delight. …an admirable synopsis of the multicultural history of American music." Praise for Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation by Carla Mooney Booklist ". . . Like other titles in the Inquire and Investigate series, this book focuses on a high-interest topic in a cutting-edge field to reinforce young people's understanding of the scientific method . . . an appealing and age-appropriate STEM resource.", Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA Booklist "What do dimples, a widow's peak, and a cleft chin all have in common? Genetics! Beginning with a time line and an introduction to the study of heredity, this entry in the Inquire and Investigate series explains genetics in eight chapters that build upon one another. . . Each chapter concludes with easy-to-follow inquiry-based activities and experiments that emphasize the scientific method and help students understand the topic. Numerous cartoons, facts, and QR codes that link to videos add further interest. . . A solid resource that shows life science and biology students the practicalities and marvels of genetics." Praise for Music: Investigate the Evolution of American Sound School Library Journal "This overview is a STEAM advocate's delight. …an admirable synopsis of the multicultural history of American music." Praise for Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation by Carla Mooney Booklist ". . . Like other titles in the Inquire and Investigate series, this book focuses on a high-interest topic in a cutting-edge field to reinforce young people's understanding of the scientific method . . . an appealing and age-appropriate STEM resource.", Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA National Science Teachers Association (NSTA RECOMMENDS) ". . . Where was this book when I was studying genetics? The concepts are written in an easy to understand format. Simply by reading the timeline and history of genetics timeline, the reader is able to see the importance of this field of study and the advances that scientists have made. These timelines are at the beginning of the book to provide a context for the remaining chapters. Readers can use the QR codes to extend exploration of the key points. There is an extensive glossary, index, and list of books and resources. The web sites listed are excellent in as far as how the material is presented. The American Museum of Natural History site also has activities about genetics for the reader. This book begins each chapter with a question and develops the answer by working through experiments for the reader. Small black and white cartoons add to the text that present short commentary on the concept in an easy to understand way . . .The book is written to the reader and I would use this book for a supplement if required to use a textbook. If I was not required to use a textbook, I would use this book for secondary classes. ." Booklist "What do dimples, a widow's peak, and a cleft chin all have in common? Genetics! Beginning with a time line and an introduction to the study of heredity, this entry in the Inquire and Investigate series explains genetics in eight chapters that build upon one another. . . Each chapter concludes with easy-to-follow inquiry-based activities and experiments that emphasize the scientific method and help students understand the topic. Numerous cartoons, facts, and QR codes that link to videos add further interest. . . A solid resource that shows life science and biology students the practicalities and marvels of genetics." Praise for Music: Investigate the Evolution of American Sound School Library Journal "This overview is a STEAM advocate's delight. …an admirable synopsis of the multicultural history of American music." Praise for Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation by Carla Mooney Booklist ". . . Like other titles in the Inquire and Investigate series, this book focuses on a high-interest topic in a cutting-edge field to reinforce young people's understanding of the scientific method . . . an appealing and age-appropriate STEM resource.", "This very readable account of Washington's life is paired with appealing projects from the colonial period." -- Booklist, Spotlight on Crafts Top-10 Pick, on George Washington: 25 Great Projects You Can Build Yourself, "Casual and informative, this large, attractive, browsable paperback in the Build It Yourself series offers a view of contemporary African life that reaches far beyond the usual scenery-and-wildlife tourists' perspective." -- Booklist on Amazing Africa Projects You Can Build Yourself, Dig Magazine "Genetics: Breaking the Code of your DNA is part of a new Inquire and Investigate series. Fascinating information, all offered in an approachable easy-to-understand manner, with fact boxes, suggestions for activities, descriptive explanations, and guides to further inquiry. Have fun and learn at the same time!", "This very readable account of Washington's life is paired with appealing projects from the colonial period." - Booklist, Spotlight on Crafts Top-10 Pick, on George Washington: 25 Great Projects You Can Build Yourself, "This combination history and activity book from the Build It Yourself series will enliven home school and classroom history units. . . . Mooney's narrative is engaging and very readable." - Children's Literature Review on Explorers of the New World, "Casual and informative, this large, attractive, browsable paperback in the Build It Yourself series offers a view of contemporary African life that reaches far beyond the usual scenery-and-wildlife tourists' perspective." - Booklist on Amazing Africa Projects You Can Build Yourself, Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA School Library Journal ". . . A solid STEM resource recommended for general interest as well as supplemental curricular use." National Science Teachers Association (NSTA RECOMMENDS) ". . . Where was this book when I was studying genetics? The concepts are written in an easy to understand format. Simply by reading the timeline and history of genetics timeline, the reader is able to see the importance of this field of study and the advances that scientists have made . . ." Booklist ". . . A solid resource that shows life science and biology students the practicalities and marvels of genetics." Praise for Music: Investigate the Evolution of American Sound School Library Journal "This overview is a STEAM advocate's delight. ...an admirable synopsis of the multicultural history of American music." Praise for Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation by Carla Mooney Booklist ". . . Like other titles in the Inquire and Investigate series, this book focuses on a high-interest topic in a cutting-edge field to reinforce young people's understanding of the scientific method . . . an appealing and age-appropriate STEM resource.", "Students interested in science or technology might accidentally learn to like history after reading this book." - School Library Journal on The Industrial Revolution, "Students interested in science or technology might accidentally learn to like history after reading this book." -- School Library Journal on The Industrial Revolution, Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA School Library Journal ". . . A solid STEM resource recommended for general interest as well as supplemental curricular use." National Science Teachers Association (NSTA RECOMMENDS) ". . . Where was this book when I was studying genetics? The concepts are written in an easy to understand format. Simply by reading the timeline and history of genetics timeline, the reader is able to see the importance of this field of study and the advances that scientists have made . . ." Booklist ". . . A solid resource that shows life science and biology students the practicalities and marvels of genetics." Praise for Music: Investigate the Evolution of American Sound School Library Journal "This overview is a STEAM advocate's delight. …an admirable synopsis of the multicultural history of American music." Praise for Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation by Carla Mooney Booklist ". . . Like other titles in the Inquire and Investigate series, this book focuses on a high-interest topic in a cutting-edge field to reinforce young people's understanding of the scientific method . . . an appealing and age-appropriate STEM resource.", "This very readable account of Washington's life is paired with appealing projects from the colonial period." - Booklist, Spotlight on Crafts Top-10 Pick , on George Washington: 25 Great Projects You Can Build Yourself, "This combination history and activity book from the Build It Yourself series will enliven home school and classroom history units. . . . Mooney's narrative is engaging and very readable." -- Children's Literature Review on Explorers of the New World, Praise for Music: Investigate the Evolution of American Sound School Library Journal "This overview is a STEAM advocate's delight. ...an admirable synopsis of the multicultural history of American music." Praise for Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation by Carla Mooney Booklist ". . . Like other titles in the Inquire and Investigate series, this book focuses on a high-interest topic in a cutting-edge field to reinforce young people's understanding of the scientific method . . . an appealing and age-appropriate STEM resource."

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromSixth Grade

Grade ToTenth Grade

Dewey Decimal572.86

Table Of ContentIntroduction: Genetics: The Code of Life Chapter 1: Gregor Mendel Chapter 2: Looking Inside the Cell Chapter 3: DNA: The Genetic Material Chapter 4: Genes and Chromosomes Chapter 5: Sex Cells and Meiosis Chapter 6: Sending Messages Chapter 7: Gene Mutations Chapter 8: Genetic Advances and Ethical Questions Glossary Resources Index

SynopsisWhy 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 issues in genetics such as genetically modified foods and stem cell research. Combining inquiry-based, age-appropriate activities with biology, Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA features graphic novel illustrations, fascinating sidebars, and a glossary of important vocabulary to illuminate the complex world of genetics and bring it to life. Projects include building 3D DNA double helix models, extracting DNA, using a Punnet Square to predict an offspring's probability of inheritance, and evaluating the benefits and risks of genetically engineering a new species. Additional materials include a list of current reference works, websites, and Internet resources. Genetics meets common core state standards in language arts for reading informational text and literary nonfiction and is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.nce, Age range 12 to 15 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. Combining inquiry-based, age-appropriate activities with biology, Genetics features graphic novel-style illustrations, fascinating sidebars, and a glossary of important vocabulary to illuminate the complex world of genetics and bring it to life., 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. In Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA 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 issues in genetics such as genetically modified foods and stem cell research. Combining inquiry-based, age-appropriate activities with biology, Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA features graphic novel illustrations, fascinating sidebars, and a glossary of important vocabulary to illuminate the complex world of genetics and bring it to life. Projects include building 3D DNA double helix models, extracting DNA, using a Punnet Square to predict an offspring's probability of inheritance, and evaluating the benefits and risks of genetically engineering a new species. Additional materials include a list of current reference works, websites, and Internet resources. Genetics meets common core state standards in language arts for reading informational text and literary nonfiction and is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.

LC Classification NumberQH437.5.M62 2014