heredity

Two teams play an interactive game featuring randomized questions that test knowledge of reproduction and heredity topics covered in "Bill Nye the science guy" programs. Features clips from the programs. Questions correlate to national and regional science standards.

Explains what genes are and their role in the human body, and discusses DNA, dominant and recessive traits, meiosis, and mutations.

Examines the study of genetics and heredity by using graphic organizers, with information on cells and cellular reproduction, DNA, and genetic disorders.

Presents an introduction to genetics, looking at early ideas about how parents passed characteristics to their offspring, discussing the origins of the study of genetics, and following developments in the field through the twentieth century.

"This book about dog shows teaches the core curriculum topic of inheritance."--Provided by publisher.

Born with bird wings into a family cursed to be foolish in love, sixteen-year-old Ava delves into her family's past hoping to understand her unusual nature and learn to fit in with her peers, but she is ill-prepared for what she discovers.

Photographs and diagrams describe how the body's DNA and cells help it grow and influence its physical characteristics.

Examines the way DNA makes twins and siblings look the same or similar to one another, as well as what DNA is and how it makes an organism what it is.

"[An] introduction to the building blocks of life--DNA! ... 3D-style illustrations and diagrams help explain what it is, how it works, and what we can do with it. Breaking down complex scientific concepts and processes into bite-sized chunks... explains everything from the basics of evolution to the incredible achievements of modern-day genetic research--and what's in store for the future."--Provided by publisher.