Basher Science: Extreme Biology: From Superbugs to Clones ... Get to the Edge of Science Contributor(s): Basher, Simon (Author), Basher, Simon (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0753470500 ISBN-13: 9780753470503 Publisher: Kingfisher
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: February 2013 Click for more in this series: Basher Science |
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BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Biology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey: 570 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age Level: 10-14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grade Level: 5-9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lexile Measure: 1100(Not Available) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series: Basher Science | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.89" W x 7.39" L (0.34 lbs) 64 pages | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Features: Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 168 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Publisher Description: In Basher Science: Extreme Biology, artistic designer Simon Basher and writer Dan Green join neurophysiologist Dr. Mark Lythgoe to put modern biology under a microscope in this fun and fact-filled illustrated book for middle grade readers. Learn about the amazing research that is revolutionizing biology, from advances in medicine to genetic engineering. Meet the world's toughest bacterium and a biologically immortal flatworm whilst learning about epigenetics, superbugs, nanomedicine and cloning. Extreme Biology is a compelling guide to developments at the very forefront of science--a must-read for anyone wishing to understand, and engage with, modern biology. From Superbugs to Clones...Get to the Edge of Science with such topics as: - Hardcore Herd: Water bear, Conan the Bacterium, Planarian flatworm, Superbug (antibiotic-resistant microbes), Aliens- Gene Genies: Gene (including DNA, RNA, Nucleotides), Gene expression, Protein, Prion, Genome, Epigenetics - BioHacker Crew: Gene splicing, Recombinant DNA, Recombinant protein, Polymerase chain reaction, Genetically modified organism, Cloning, Gene machine, Shmeat (including tissue culture), Designer baby, Synthetic life, Biosafety (including bioethics) - Bioscience Buddies/Drug Dudes: Nanomedicine, Monoclonal antibodies, Broad spectrum antiviral, Pharming (the use of genetic engineering to grow drugs), Biosensors - Medical Mavericks: Face transplant, Regenerative medicine, Gene therapy (including DNA vaccine), Functional MRI |
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Contributor Bio(s): Basher, Simon: - Artist and designer Simon Basher has fun playing in the world of contemporary character design. Inspired by a love of simple line work and a rich color palette, his characters fill the gap between edgy manga and the cuteness of Hello Kitty. He lives in England. |
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