{"product_id":"genetics-breaking-the-code-of-your-dna-inquire-and-investigate","title":"GENETICS: BREAKING THE CODE OF YOUR DNA (Inquire and Investigate)","description":"Why do children resemble their parents and siblings? Introducing young readers to the fascinating world of genetics, this educational resource presents the main concepts of the science, including what a chromosome does, how DNA is structured, and how genetic inheritance works.\n\nIn Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA students learn about new discoveries in the field of genetics and how those discoveries have helped to cure or even prevent certain diseases, as well as examine controversial issues in genetics such as genetically modified foods and stem cell research. Combining inquiry-based, age-appropriate activities with biology, Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA features graphic novel illustrations, fascinating sidebars, and a glossary of important vocabulary to illuminate the complex world of genetics and bring it to life. Projects include building 3D DNA double helix models, extracting DNA, using a Punnet Square to predict an offspring’s probability of inheritance, and evaluating the benefits and risks of genetically engineering a new species. Additional materials include a list of current reference works, websites, and Internet resources.\n\nGenetics meets common core state standards in language arts for reading informational text and literary nonfiction and is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 161930208X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.161930208X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Mooney, Carla|Carbaugh, Samuel\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41499523842106,"sku":"DBV.161930208X.G","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/161930208X-0_7836acf3-cf76-4069-9828-cc1b490f38f3.jpg?v=1783034875","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/genetics-breaking-the-code-of-your-dna-inquire-and-investigate","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}