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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."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Mark Overmyer-Velazquez, Ph.D., consulting editor and author of the preface included in each volume, holds a joint B.A. degree in history and in German literature from the University of British Columbia; an M.A. and M.Phil. from Yale University in Latin American history; and a Ph.D. from Yale University in Latin American and U.S. Latino history. He is currently assistant professor of history at the University of Connecticut. Professor Overmyer-Velazquez is the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships and has written many articles, chapters, and book reviews on Latin American and U.S. Latin
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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.
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Genetic Engineering: Science, Technology, Engineering (Calling All Innovators: a Career for You) (Library Edition)
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