Genetic Modification: Should Humans Control Nature? (Ask the Experts) - Softcover

Gray, Leon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1433986361 ISBN 13: 9781433986369

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, 2013

Synopsis

Discusses issues surrounding genetic modification, exploring how it is used by scientists and in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

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About the Author

Leon Gray is a highly experienced children's book author who has written titles on many subjects, from science and geography to world issues. Before becoming an author, he worked in book publishing in London. Leon now lives in Scotland and is married with three children.

From School Library Journal

Gr 6-10-Using a variety of quoted sources to introduce alternative points of view, this set covers controversial subjects that are of concern to today's readers, e.g., social media, economic recession, the environment, etc. Each book contains visually appealing sidebars, captioned color photos, and bright, crisp graphics that balance and/or complement the informative, compact texts. "The Debate" text boxes present scientific and moral ideas, dilemmas, and quandaries. Final "You're the Expert" spreads ask readers to take stands on the featured subjects using the information they've read to inform their decisions. Modification is the strongest of the bunch; it explores the history of genetic modification as well as the complex topics scientists, politicians, and the public must ponder, such as animal cloning and world hunger. Despite some typos, this set would be a strong addition to both library and classroom shelves. α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1433986361
• ISBN 13: 9781433986369
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 46