National Geographic Investigates: Genetics: From DNA to Designer Dogs

National Geographic Investigates

by Kathleen Simpson

Ever since scientists first cloned Dolly, genetics has been a hot-button topic in the media and the political world. Genetics brings readers the inside story, and looks objectively at this fascinating modern science. From the Human Genome Project to stem cell research to the National Geographic’s own Genographic Project, scientists are exploring and rapidly advancing our knowledge of the human condition.

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Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Animals, Education, Genetics

64 pages, Hardcover

First published October 14, 2008

Reviews

[Genevieve · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was hoping it would explain genetics, but it’s a book with articles from National Geographic that relate to genetics and how scientists are using DNA to solve historic mysteries and fix problems.
Pretty interesting…just not the information I wanted.

[Trinity · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a pretty good book

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good- a few "graphic" photos of mummies and slain animals, but they're not pervasive.

AR: MG/8.2/2.0

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 3 out of 5]

141 - 2012

[Cherie Nef · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book about genetics for the upper elementary grades.

[Shelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice addition to any middle/high school biology class covering DNA, heredity and genetic research/development.