What's with the Mutant in the Microscope?

by Kevin Johnson

Book Overview

They Say Your Uncle Was Fuzzy—Or Was He? You’ve heard that the theory of evolution is a fact. The hot debates and gaping holes of Darwinian evolution rarely show up in science class. Instead you learn... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764221876
• ISBN13: 9780764221873
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

A great study resource about Creationism

"What's with the Mutant in the Microscope?" by Kevin Johnson and James White is a small book with an obvious creationist stand point on evolution. The authors strive to give the reader that 'one reason' to think humans were created by God. While attempting to explain the DNA in a simplistic form, the use of humor keeps it light and not too scietific.I would say that this book was written towards a teen audience. It seems that the style and layout is directed to the youth who can't stay scietific for too long and in one sitting.I loved this book! Unlike some books, this one really felt complete at the end. There were no loose ends, and I felt like I truly knew and understood what they discussed. I would most certainly reccomend this book to a teen who feels unstable with the creationism beliefs. It is a great resource for strengtening your knowledge on this side of the evolution issue.

a little confusing, but really good

This is a really good book - it explains HOW evolution is not possible, and doesn't say it just isn't possible with no scientific backing. So many people blindly follow evolution, saying that it goes along with scientific studies, but haven't explored it as an impossibility. Isn't that how you should go about an "experiment"? You should find all the possible ways that it is untrue, and try to prove your hypothesis false, NOT TRUE! The lame excuse that it doesn't accurately follow science is just defending something you've never really explored. Other than that, the book is a little confusing; the author's move at a quick pace, but they do include study questions to review what you've learned. They attempt to use "cool" language, but it only makes the authors look like they're trying to fit in. It is just a small annoyance, though. This book cannot be passed up!

A book for teens and adults alike

This is a great book for anybody to read that has questionsconcerning Creationism vs Evolution. Using very complex arguements,with some simple explainations, this book will really help the reader to understand the flaws that are in the theory of Evolution. Sure, it can be goofy at times, but don't write it off, there are some very complex things in this book. One for all to read.