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Title: Amazing Schemes Within Your Genes
| Grade Level: | 3 - 5, 6 - 8 |
| Other Uses: | general public, teacher
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| Type: | Student book (32 pp.) |
| Authors: | Balkwill, F., and Rolph, M. |
| Publisher: | Harper Collins |
| Year of pub.: | 1994 |
| Price: | $8.95 |
Description: One of a series of children's books on cell biology and genetics, this short book hits the high points of inheritance, genetic diversity, genes proteins, chromosomes, and DNA. A number of fairly sophisticated concepts are presented in a clear, easy-to-read style with colorful, appealing, and humorous graphics. Amazing Schemes is the most comprehensive book in this series, which includes Cells are Us, Cell Wars, and DNA is Here to Stay.
Strengths: Colorful graphics and clever explanations make this book appealing to students. Difficult concepts are explained well, but on the whole have not been watered down.
Weaknesses: Younger primary students may have difficulty reading this resource. The small book size dos not lend itself well to reading aloud in a group format. No activities or teacher's guide. Simplification may occasionally obscure content.
Keywords: Inheritance, DNA structure, genes, chromosomes, variation, sexual reproduction, meiosis, biodiversity, evolution, biotechnology, medical genetics, human, protein
Genetics concepts addressed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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| ISBN#: | 0876146353 |
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