The human genome : mapping the blueprint of human life / Carla Mooney ; illustrated by Tom Casteel.
Mooney helps readers explore the discoveries scientists have made about the human genome. These discoveries help us better understand and treat certain diseases, trace our human ancestry and migration, and compare our species to others. She also explores some of the ethical, legal, and social issues that arise from advances in genomic science.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781619309043
- ISBN: 1619309041
- ISBN: 9781619309074
- ISBN: 1619309076
- Physical Description: 120 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
- Publisher: White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, [2020]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Back cover of book has series as: Inquire investigate human science. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Timeline -- Introduction: The code of life -- How genes work -- The race to map the human genome -- What does the human genome tell us? -- Using the human genome to improve health -- Human evolution: the story of us -- Our genomic future. |
Target Audience Note: | 1110L Lexile |
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Subject: | Human genetics > Juvenile literature. Human genome > Juvenile literature. Human genetics. Human genome. |
Genre: | Young adult literature. Young adult nonfiction. |
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- 1 of 2 copies available at Lackawanna County Library System.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
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Abington Community Library | YOUNG ADULT 611.018 MOONEY (Text) | 50687011717991 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Checked Out | 04/08/2024 | ||
Taylor Community Library | YOUNG ADULT 611.0181 MOONEY (Text) | 50692010914920 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |