Inheritance and evolution

Format:

Book

Title:

Inheritance and evolution

Author:

Walker, Denise.

ISBN:

9781583409893

Publication Information:

North Mankato, MN : Smart Apple Media, 2006.

Physical Description:

48 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.

Series title(s):

Basic biology.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

What is variation? -- Genetic variation and inheritance -- Environmental variation -- Mendel and inheritance -- Genetics explored -- Natural selection -- Artificial selection -- Evolution uncovered -- Extinction -- Classification.

Summary:

Introduces readers to the development of species on Earth. Find out how characteristics are passed from one generation to the next, learn about survival of the fittest, and discover how dinosaurs were wiped out.

Subject(s):

Human genetics -- Juvenile literature.

Human evolution -- Juvenile literature.

Genetics.

Evolution.

Genre:

Juvenile works.

Holds:

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Reviews (1)

Booklist Review

This entry in the six-volume Basic Biology series is well written and visually appealing enough to entice a few kids who aren't normally interested in science. There's plenty of information, supported by excellent, full-color photos, charts, and graphs, as well as numerous examples that clarify facts about such topics as genetics, DNA, natural selection and cloning (including mention of the controversies surrounding them), and the process of extinction. That's a lot of ground to cover, so don't expect in-depth discussions; but Walker's study definitely gives readers a solid introduction to the basics. Boxed insets with more facts, suggestions for testing oneself on the material presented, and ideas for further investigations are strategically placed so as not to interrupt the flow of the main text--a very nice design choice should readers wish to skip them. A glossary is appended. --Stephanie Zvirin Copyright 2006 Booklist