The DNA book

Alison Woollard, 1968-

Book - 2020

"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."--

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Subjects
Genres
Instructional and educational works
Illustrated works
Published
New York, NY : DK Publishing 2020.
Language
English
Main Author
Alison Woollard, 1968- (author)
Other Authors
Sophie (Geneticist) Gilbert (author)
Edition
First American edition
Item Description
"Discover what makes you you."--Cover.
Includes index.
Physical Description
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map, portraits ; 29 cm
Audience
For Ages: 7 - 9 years old.
ISBN
9781465492272
  • Introduction
  • 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
  • Glossary
  • Index
  • Acknowledgements
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 5--8--Woollard and Gilbert introduce scientists such as Friedrich Miescher (the first to identify DNA as a distinct molecule), Maurice Wilkins (who shared the 1962 Nobel Prize with James Watson and Francis Crick), and Rosalind Franklin (who made a crucial contribution to the discovery of the double helix). Simple experiments are featured: Crush a strawberry and add rubbing alcohol to see DNA in real life (a precautionary warning is given about using rubbing alcohol). Other experiments include solving a crime with DNA profiling and cloning a plant. Colorful illustrations show cell particles with eyes, mouths, and arms. Stock photographs are intermixed throughout and provide close-ups of DNA, cell matter, mutations, and gene sequencing. The variation of text size, the flow of photos, and the eye-catching arrangement of information on each page are appealing. A time line from 1859 to 2003 highlights the major events of scientists learning about DNA. An in-depth glossary and index is included. VERDICT Excellent and appealing for readers who wish to peruse, as well as those seeking detailed information for report writing. A great resource for any library that needs to update this subject area.--Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio

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