Download or read book Mutants Clones and Killer Corn written by Samantha Seiple and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the history of genetics and biotechnology, and discusses their uses in the future, including growing human organs for transplants and re-creating the dinosaurs.
Download or read book Genetic Engineering written by Ron Fridell and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the current and future uses of genetic engineering, such as creating insulin for diabetics and increasing the food supply to feed the hungry.
Download or read book Biopolitics and Utopia written by P. Stapleton and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-06-10 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This interdisciplinary reader offers a fascinating exploration of the intersection of biopolitics and utopia by employing a range of theoretical approaches. Each essay provides a unique application of the two concepts to topics spanning the social sciences and humanities.
Download or read book Dinosaur Eggs Discovered written by Lowell Dingus and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the discovery of fossilized dinosaur eggs by a group of scientists in Argentina.
Download or read book Neandertals written by Yvette La Pierre and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2007-12-15 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Takes a look at the Neandertals and the process by which information about prehistoric peoples is gathered and analyzed.
Download or read book Death written by Elizabeth A. Murray, PhD and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone dies . . . but what happens inside the human body when death occurs? What body systems are key for holding on to life? And what value does studying death have for those of us still living? Explore all of the answers with a forensic scientist who takes a look at the body’s interconnected cellular systems and the links between life and death.
Download or read book Parasites written by Paul Fleisher and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the lives of parasites, very small creatures that move from host to the next and their effect on the hosts.
Download or read book The History of Medicine written by Michael Woods and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief history of some major medical advances, from hand washing to prosthetics.
Download or read book Genetics 2nd Edition written by Rebecca L. Johnson and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If a black dog and a white dog have puppies, what color will the puppies be? Genetic scientists have been trying to answer this question for hundreds of years. Genetics is the science of heredity—how traits are passed from parents to offspring. One of the first breakthroughs came from Gregor Mendel, a nineteenth-century monk who spent eight years breeding thousands of pea plants. Pea plants might seem pretty different from dogs, but on a microscopic level, they have a surprising amount in common. Genetic pioneers of the twentieth century unlocked the secrets of DNA, the molecule that holds heredity information for all life-forms. Thjis book tells the story of how scientists cracked the code of life and revolutionized molecular biology.
Download or read book Life on the Edge written by Cherie Winner and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at plants, animals, and microorganisms that live in extreme environments, including animals that live in areas of high heat and insects that live in areas of no light.
Download or read book From Mendel s Peas to Genetic Fingerprinting written by Sally Morgan and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2008-01-31 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series looks at developments, inventions and discoveries in science and how a discovery or invention by one individual acn lead to a series of discoveries by others and even a chain of scientific breakthroughs. Each book charts a few connected developments in the particular field of science from first discoveries through to current applications.
Download or read book Photosynthesis written by Alvin Silverstein and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains photosynthesis, the process responsible for providing the material and energy for all living things, and discusses such related issues as respiration, the carbon cycle, acid rain, and the greenhouse effect.
Download or read book Organic Agriculture written by Jack L. Roberts and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once embraced only by environmentalists and "health nuts," the organic agriculture movement is flourishing in the United States. With this popularity has come a heated national debate. Supporters of organic farming are concerned about the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, antibiotics, growth-hormones, and genetic modification in traditional agriculture. They favor natural farming practices, which they believe produce healthier food, as well as being safer for the environment and more humane to livestock. Defenders of conventional agriculturists question the health benefits and financial costs of organic foods. They also worry that organic agriculture cannot feed the world's growing population. To make sense of this debate, Organic Agriculture takes a hard look at statistics, legislation, and expert opinions from both sides of the issue. It asks tough questions such as: • Does conventional agriculture endanger the environment and human health? • What are the benefits and drawbacks of genetically modified crops and livestock? • Are organic methods of raising livestock more humane? • Is organic food safer and more nutritious than conventionally grown food? • What are the pros and cons of labeling certified organic products? To answer these questions, this book examines the history of the organic movement. It provides a variety of studies, reporting, and opinions from scientists, farmers, activists, agribusiness leaders, journalists, consumer groups, and ordinary Americans. Supplemented with quotes, anecdotes, and discussions from the pages of USA TODAY, The Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, this book will broaden your understanding of all sides of the issue and help you form your own opinion, either for or against organic agriculture.
Download or read book Fish Meat and Poultry written by Daniel E. Harmon and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2008-01-15 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mercury in fish, growth hormones in beef, mad cow disease, tainted feed given to poultry and hogshow safe is the food that Americans eat? Students learn about mercury contamination in U.S. waterways; fish farming and safety concerns; various poultry contaminations (including listeria and salmonella); use and effects of animal growth hormones, antibiotics, and food additives; genetic engineering; irradiation; and the rising concerns about food safety (including meat processing and packing) in the United States today.
Download or read book Superbugs Strike Back written by Connie Goldsmith and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how superbugs came to be, what scientists are doing to fight them, and how you can protect yourself against these microscopic menaces.
Download or read book Little People and a Lost World written by Linda Goldenberg and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the archaeological find of the Flores Island "hobbits" -- extremely small human ancestors who lived until 13,000 years ago in Indonesia.
Download or read book Investigating Climate Change written by Rebecca L. Johnson and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow a number of scientific investigations looking for the causes of climate change.
