What is reproduction and why is it important? -- Asexual reproduction -- Sexual reproduction -- The stages of life -- How humans reproduce -- Human development -- Growing older -- Biography: Barbara McClintock.
Summary:
This volume offers readers a comprehensive study of animal and plant reproduction, how the pollination process works, vertebrate and invertebrate reproduction, Darwin's theories on evolution, and so much more. Further, readers explore the mechanics of reproduction including the passage of genetic information from parent to offspring, cell division, and the structure of DNA. Each topic is aligned with curriculum standards for science, as eye-catching imagery and diagrams of this dynamic resource make the topic approachable yet authoritative.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.