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65) Journey of man
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How did the human race populate the world? A group of geneticists have worked on the question for a decade, arriving at a startling conclusion: the "global family tree" can be traced to one African man who lived 60,000 years ago. Dr. Spencer Wells hosts this innovative series, featuring commentary by expert scientists, historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists.
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2022
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"Genetics can be a difficult subject for some. The terminology itself can be confusing, especially when it's presented with little background knowledge of the subject. This volume, however, endeavors to simplify the complex yet fascinating world of genetics for teen readers. The text examines two of the greatest contributors to the field--Gregor Mendel and Charles Darwin. The contributions of these two visionary scientists was built upon by future...
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Emily Elizabeth is struggling to fit in at home and in school when she meets Clifford, a tiny red puppy who is destined to become her best friend. But when Clifford undergoes a magical growth spurt overnight, he attracts the attention of a genetics company looking for a way to supersize animals. With the help of her Uncle Casey, the people in her neighborhood, and some new friends made along the way, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford have to go on the...
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2008.
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Michael J. Behe launched the intelligent design movement with his first book, Darwin's Black Box, by demonstrating that Darwinism could not account for the complexity of biochemistry. Now he takes a giant leap forward. In The Edge of Evolution, Behe uses astounding new findings from the genetics revolution to show that Darwinism is nowhere near as powerful as most people believe. Genetic analysis of malaria, E. coli, and the HIV virus over tens of...
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2019.
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Why do people have certain traits and talents? We are all who we are because cells in our bodies grow and respond according to instructions from DNA molecules. RNA carries the DNA details from the cell nucleus to other parts of the cell. Engaging language and detailed, colorful images and diagrams simplify complicated scientific principles into pieces of information students can comprehend more easily. They will gain a deeper understanding of how...
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Moonlight Bay volume 1
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[1998]
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Christopher Snow is different from all the other residents of Moonlight Bay, different from anyone you've ever met. For Christopher Snow has made his peace with a very rare genetic disorder shared by only one thousand other Americans, a disorder that leaves him dangerously vulnerable to light. His life is filled with the fascinating rituals of one who must embrace the dark. He knows the night as no one else ever will, ever can--the mystery, the beauty,...
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Origin mystery volume 1
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"70,000 years ago, the human race almost went extinct. We survived, but no one knows how. Until now. The countdown to the next stage of human evolution is about to begin, and humanity may not survive this time"--Page [4] of cover.
75) Genes & DNA
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[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 3
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Presents an illustrated introduction to the science of genetics and DNA, explaining what they are and their function in the human body, and looking at the significance of advances in genetic technology.
78) What are traits?
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[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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"Some dogs are black. Other dogs are brown. Some plants have purple flowers and others have white flowers. Living things have different traits that they pass onto their offspring. Let's investigate traits to learn more!"--
79) Genetics
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[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Living things have different traits. These traits are caused by the genes living things get from their parents. Genetics looks at how genes influence traits and how to find out how likely it is to get a trait.
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Moonlight Bay volume 2
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[1999]
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When children begin disappearing in the small town of Moonlight Bay, the police turn a blind eye and refuse to help look for the children, so Christopher Snow sets out to find them, and he discovers a secret that the entire police force will kill to keep quiet.