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A Student's Guide to Biotechnology [4 Volumes]
Contributor(s): Weyn, Suzanna (Author)

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ISBN: 0313322562     ISBN-13: 9780313322563
Publisher: Greenwood
OUR PRICE: $197.40  

Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: October 2002
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Annotation: Biotechnology is not a new field in science. Humans have been experimenting with biotechnological advances since the early days of farming. This four-volume set examines the long history of this technology, its recent advances, and the controversies that have arisen in light of these technological advances. What is the human genome? How do we clone animals? What diseases have we learned to control using biotechnology? Students will find the answers to these and other questions as well as unanswered questions that will encourage them to think critically. Volume 1: Words and Terms Volume 2: Important People in Biotechnology Volume 3: The History of Biotechnology Volume 4: Debatable Issues Set Features: 576 pages in 4 volumes 6 1/8 x 9 1/4 225 Photographs Sidebars and Fact boxes Timeline Glossary Pronunciation key Index. Curriculum Themes: History of biotechnology Effect of politics, economics, or religion on scientific advancement Science and Politics Genetics and cloning History of disease Environmental effects. Reading Level: 6th-8th Grades
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering
- Science | Life Sciences - Biology
- History | World - General
Dewey: 660.6
LCCN: 2002072693
Age Level: 10-13
Grade Level: 5-8
Physical Information: 2.1" H x 6.36" W x 9.54" L (3.81 lbs) 576 pages
Features: Glossary, Ikids
Review Citations: Booklist 03/01/2003 pg. 1240
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2003 pg. 620
Booklist 09/01/2003 pg. 165
 
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Biotechnology is not a new field in science. Humans have been experimenting with biotechnological advances since the early days of farming. This four-volume set, written at a 6th to 8th grade reading level, examines the long history of this technology, its recent advances and the controversies that have arisen in light of these technological advances. What is the human genome? How do we clone animals? What diseases have we learned to control using biotechnology? Students will find the answer to these and other questions as well as unanswered questions that will encourage them to think critically.

Volume 1: Words and Terms

Volume 2: Important People in Biotechnology

Volume 3: The History of Biotechnology

Volume 4: Debatable Issues

Grades 6-8

 
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