Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA

by Carla Mooney

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1619302128
• ISBN13: 9781619302129
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Nomad Press (VT)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.8" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10