Double Helix follows the path to understanding the mysteries of DNA—a twisting quest that will draw young readers into the stories of scientists like Crick and Watson and … Double Helix follows the path to understanding the mysteries of DNA—a twisting quest that will draw young readers into the stories of scientists like Crick and Watson and reveal the discovery's strange connection to the atomic bomb. Author Glen Phelan's accessible text will help readers understand how complex genetic codes distinguish every single individual on Earth. The book also explores the vast range of applications for this landmark biological discovery in areas such as medicine, law, and historical research.
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The experts at National Geographic invite inquiring young minds to follow historical "quests" towards some of the most important … The experts at National Geographic invite inquiring young minds to follow historical quests towards some of the most important scientific discoveries of our times. This inspirational series examines the history, defining research, and background of specific discoveries, and their repercussions through the ages. The achievements of individual scientists are highlighted, and personal histories are profiled. A useful timeline, informational sidebars, research tools, and tips and fact boxes ensure young readers actively learn about the history of science and are motivated to pursue scientific inquiry. Science learning has never been more inviting: follow the science quest—past, present, and future—with the experts at National Geographic.
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