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Author:

Woollard, Alison, 1968- author.

Title:

The DNA book / written by Professor Alison Woollard and Dr. Sophie Gilbert.

Edition:

First American edition.

Publisher:

DK Publishing,

Copyright Date:

2020

Description:

72 pages : colour illustrations, portraits ; 29 cm

Subject:

DNA--Juvenile literature.
Genes--Juvenile literature.

Other Authors:

Gilbert, Sophie (Geneticist), author.

Notes:

Includes index.

Contents:

What is DNA? -- Where is DNA in my body -- What does DNA do? -- Can I see DNA? -- The story of DNA -- Meet the molecules -- What are chromosomes? -- Using genes -- Cracking the code -- Copying your DNA -- Do all your cells have the same DNA? -- Passing on your genes -- Everyone's a mutant -- Good mutations -- Evolution -- The tree of life -- We are family? -- Learning from each other -- Bad mutations -- Faulty genes in us -- Sequencing DNA -- DNA detectives -- Return of the king -- Can we fix genes? -- Should we change genes? -- Rise of the clones! -- Return of the mammoths? -- Variety is the spice of life! -- Our genes in the future -- TImeline of DNA.

Summary:

"It's inside every living plant and animal, from the tiniest seed to the person standing next to you, but how much do you know about DNA? This book gives children an in-depth look at DNA and its role in all living things -- from why we have different-colored eyes to why we age. Discover what DNA is, what it does, and how it shapes our lives, including inheritance and why we look like our parents; forensic science and how DNA evidence helps catch criminals; and genetic engineering and if we could bring dinosaurs back to life. With fun illustrated DNA characters, clear diagrams, and astonishing photographs, children will love learning about themselves and this all-important molecule." -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

1465492275 (hardback)
9781465492272 (hardback)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1154011313

Locations:

TOPB062 -- Blairstown Public Library (Blairstown)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

DBPE173 -- Clear Lake Public Library (Clear Lake)

YUPD232 -- DeWitt Community Library (De Witt)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)

FJPC224 -- Elkader Public Library (Elkader)

ALPE516 -- Fairfield Public Library (Fairfield)

SPPE104 -- Independence Public Library (Independence)

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

JNPC081 -- Leonard A. Good Community Library (Ogden)

WXPD305 -- Spirit Lake Public Library (Spirit Lake)

SFPH074 -- Waterloo Public Library (Waterloo)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)