(Inquire & Investigate) Illustrated Edition
by Carla Mooney (Author), Tom Casteel (Illustrator)
A fascinating tour of the human genome and the role of
genetics in our lives! Hands-on science investigations and STEM research
projects help readers ages 12 to 15 discover a mysterious part of their
own bodies―their genes!
Have you ever wondered why you look the way you do? The answer lies in your human genome, the code of life.
The Human Genome: Mapping the Blueprint of Human Life
investigates the fascinating world of genetics and the human genome.
Kids ages 12 to 15 learn the basics of how genes work, how DNA is
structured, and how genetic inheritance happens. Explore the discoveries
scientists have made about the human genome and how these discoveries
have helped us better understand and treat certain diseases, trace our
human ancestry and migration, and compare our species to others. In
addition, explore some of the ethical, legal, and social issues that
arise from advances in genomic science.
• Combining hands-on activities with history, biology, and chemistry, The Human Genome offers entertaining illustrations and fascinating sidebars to illuminate the topic and engage readers further.
• The Human Genome
integrates a digital learning component by providing links to primary
sources, videos, and other relevant websites. Text-to-self and
text-to-world connections make learning applicable and fundamental.
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Investigations include decoding DNA sequences and identifying the
proteins they code, using online scientific databases, carrying out a
genetic variation investigation, debating potential genomic issues, and
using genomic data to find a gene mutation associated with cancer.
• Additional materials include a glossary, and a list of current reference works, websites, and Internet resources.
