"From apples that don't turn brown when you slice them to new ways of treating deadly diseases, genetics is at the heart of many of today's most incredible innovations. Learn about the history of genetics from the initial discovery of DNA to today's most incredible developments, and discover whether you've got what it takes to make it in this...field of science"--Back cover.
"The mighty Soviets were the favorites to win hockey gold at the 1980 Winter Olympics. But a team of U.S. college players had other ideas. The stunning upset of the Soviet hockey team by the young Americans has been called the greatest moment in international hockey. And to many people the victory was about much more than sports. Americans had gone through difficult times at home and abroad. Beating the best hockey team in the world--gave Americans a sense of pride. One iconic photo captured the impact of that 'miraculous' historic event"--From the publisher's web site.
how a courageous Jackie Robinson transformed baseball
Burgan, Michael
2016
"Discusses Jackie Robinson's breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball and an iconic photograph that captured the historic event"--Provided by the publisher.
Discusses Spain's early explorations in the Western Hemisphere, its expansion into regions of the United States, its conflicts with France and Great Britain, and the founding of the notable missions of California.
