Heredity

by Mason Anders

Overview

Are your eyes brown? Blue? Green? Why are they the color that they are? Heredity takes a close look at the genes and traits passed down from mothers and fathers. Learn about dominant and recessive genes and how they determine unique characteristics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515772613
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Genetics
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	820L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

What is heredity? — Dominant and recessive genes — Punnett square and probability — Mendel's peas — Modes of inheritance — Mapping our genes — Sex-linked traits — Glossary — Read more — Internet sites — Critical thinking questions — Index.

Interviews

Easy-to-read text, clear photos and diagrams make a complex topic accessible for readers. Common Core writing prompts encourage reflection and analysis of text. Carefully written text based on reading levels and grade level. Rich academic vocabulary. Meets Next Generation Science Standards.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
Gr 7 Up—This in-depth series on genetics, covering both plant and animal cells, is good for middle and high school students in need of research matter. Topics such as heredity, DNA, and cell structure are explored. Each book begins with an accessible overview, providing clear definitions, solid examples, and comparisons. Because the individual topics of each book are interrelated there is some overlap of facts, which reinforces the material. Photography of microscopic cells, diagrams, and sidebars make the complex topics more understandable. VERDICT With many cross-curricula applications, this set is a fine choice for classrooms and school libraries everywhere.

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