Bibliograph

What makes you you?, Gill Arbuthnott ; illustrated by Marc Mones

Type

Label

What makes you you?, Gill Arbuthnott ; illustrated by Marc Mones

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 60) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 10-13

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 7 to 8

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What makes you you?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

926062645

Responsibility statement

Gill Arbuthnott ; illustrated by Marc Mones

Series statement

Drawn to science: illustrated guides to key science concepts

Summary

"What Makes You You? is a mind-blowing introduction to the building blocks of life--DNA! Amazing 3D-style illustrations and diagrams help explain what it is, how it works, and what we can do with it. Breaking down complex scientific concepts and processes into bite-sized chunks, this fascinating book explains everything from the basics of evolution to the incredible achievements of modern-day genetic research--and what's in store for the future!"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Charles Darwin and evolution -- So what is this DNA stuff anyway? -- The monk and the pea plants -- Your chromosomes and you -- The battle of the sexes -- The great DNA race -- Taking photos of DNA -- The human genome project -- Embryo selection -- Gene therapy -- Genomic medicine -- Clones -- Dolly the sheep -- DNA fingerprinting -- DNA and forensic science -- Mice with four parents -- Genetic engineering -- Feeding the world -- Making medicine -- Mice with human ears -- What are stem cells? -- Growing new organs -- Where do stem cells come from? -- Saviour siblings -- What's next? -- Things to do: getting DNA out of fruit

Target audience

adolescent

Classification