Genetics /
Sandvold, Lynette Brent.
Genetics / Lynnette Brent Sandvold. - Tarrytown, NY : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2010. - 48 p. : ill. (mostly col.), ports. ; 26 cm. - Big ideas in science. . - Big ideas in science. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.
What is genetics? -- DNA and chromosomes : the basics -- Early ideas about genetics -- Darwin and evolution -- Mendel and genetics -- What are jumping genes? -- Linus Pauling and the race for DNA -- Genetics and medicine -- Solving crimes with genetics -- Genetic engineering : the future of food? -- Genetics and the future.
"Provides comprehensive information on the history of genetics and how it affects our lives today"--Provided by publisher.
9780761443964 (alk. paper) 0761443967 (alk. paper)
2008055990
Genetics--Juvenile literature.
DNA--Juvenile literature.
Genes--Juvenile literature.
QH437.5 / .S26 2010
576.5
Genetics / Lynnette Brent Sandvold. - Tarrytown, NY : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2010. - 48 p. : ill. (mostly col.), ports. ; 26 cm. - Big ideas in science. . - Big ideas in science. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.
What is genetics? -- DNA and chromosomes : the basics -- Early ideas about genetics -- Darwin and evolution -- Mendel and genetics -- What are jumping genes? -- Linus Pauling and the race for DNA -- Genetics and medicine -- Solving crimes with genetics -- Genetic engineering : the future of food? -- Genetics and the future.
"Provides comprehensive information on the history of genetics and how it affects our lives today"--Provided by publisher.
9780761443964 (alk. paper) 0761443967 (alk. paper)
2008055990
Genetics--Juvenile literature.
DNA--Juvenile literature.
Genes--Juvenile literature.
QH437.5 / .S26 2010
576.5