Genetic Engineering: Science, Technology, Engineering (Calling All Innovators: A Career for You) - Hardcover

Burgan, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0531230015 ISBN 13: 9780531230015

Publisher: Children's Press, 2016

Synopsis

Find outt what role genetics are likely to play in upcoming technology and discover what it takes to make it in this fascinating field of science.

Calling All Innovators series introduces students to careers in science and technology. The complex text allows readers (Grades 5-8) to determine the main idea and explain how it is supported by key details.

From apples that don't turn brown when you slice them to new ways of treating deadly diseases, genetics are at the heart of many of today's most incredible innovations. Readers will learn about the history of genetics from the initial discover of DNA to today's most incredible developments.

About this title

About the Author

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael has also worked as an editor at Weekly Reader, the classroom news magazine used in schools across the United States. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor s degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

From School Library Journal

Gr 5–8—Tracing today's innovations to the past, with a nod toward their future, the titles in this engaging series will grab readers' attention through their striking photography, archival images, and topical subject matter. Crisp, colorful photos share space with black-and-white images, giving readers a visual snapshot of each innovation's evolution through the years; similarly, time lines at the beginning of each chapter progressively mark breakthroughs that are key to readers' understanding the subject's development over time. The subject matter is timely and interesting, especially in Recycling, which connects environmental science with salvage, repurposing, and art. The inclusion of career statistics at the end of each volume provides students with pertinent information such as median annual salary, projected job growth, and projected increase in the number of jobs. VERDICT Libraries can't go wrong with these welcome additions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Children's Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0531230015
• ISBN 13: 9780531230015
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 64