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In The Spider Silk Scientists, readers enter Randy Lewis' lab where they come face to face with golden orb weaver spiders, and transgenic alfalfa, silkworm silk, and goats, whose milk contains the proteins to spin spider silk--and to weave a nearly indestructible fibre. ""Learn how this amazing material might someday be used to repair or replace human ligaments and bones, improve body armour, strengthen parachute rope, and even tether an airplane to an aircraft carrier! Readers explore rapid advancements in the application of genetic medicine and their potential to save and improve lives while considering the crucial ethical concerns of genetic research. A timely addition to the acclaimed Scientists in the Field series. AUTHOR: Bridge Heos is the author of 12 intermediate and YA nonfiction titles, including The Human Genome (2010), The Creation Of Peninsulas (2009), The Alkaline Earth Metals (2009) for Rosen Publishing, and What To Expect When You're Expecting Larvae (Spring 2011, Lerner). Prior to working as a children's book author, Bridget freelanced for several newspapers and was the acting editor of a weekly newspaper, writing and shooting many of the articles' photos herself. ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour illustrations

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Move over, Spider-Man. . . . Abundant photographs and a lively narrative make the topic accessible and almost lighthearted, and Heos lays groundwork for readers with a basic introduction to DNA and gene theory. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review A complex, controversial topic, positively presented. -- School Library Journal Clear focus, careful explanztions with occasional repetition of denser information, and a wealth of color photographs make this title inviting and accessible. . . and the kissin'-cute goats should entice quite a few readers to explore this project further. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Move over, Spider-Man. . . . Abundant photographs and a lively narrative make the topic accessible and almost lighthearted, and Heos lays groundwork for readers with a basic introduction to DNA and gene theory. <br>-- Publishers Weekly, starred review

Move over, Spider-Man. . . . Abundant photographs and a lively narrative make the topic accessible and almost lighthearted, and Heos lays groundwork for readers with a basic introduction to DNA and gene theory. --Publishers Weekly, starred review A complex, controversial topic, positively presented. --School Library Journal Clear focus, careful explanztions with occasional repetition of denser information, and a wealth of color photographs make this title inviting and accessible. . . and the kissin'-cute goats should entice quite a few readers to explore this project further. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books --

Move over, Spider-Man. . . . Abundant photographs and a lively narrative make the topic accessible and almost lighthearted, and Heos lays groundwork for readers with a basic introduction to DNA and gene theory. <br>-- Publishers Weekly, starred review<br><br> A complex, controversial topic, positively presented. <br>-- School Library Journal<br> <br> Clear focus, careful explanztions with occasional repetition of denser information, and a wealth of color photographs make this title inviting and accessible. . . and the kissin'-cute goats should entice quite a few readers to explore this project further. <br>-- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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Bridget Heos has written twelve nonfiction books for young people, including The Human Genome, The Creation of Peninsulas, The Alkaline Earth Metals, and What to Expect When You're Expecting Larvae. She lives in Kansas City, Missouri. Visit her website at www.authorbridgetheos.com. Andy Comins is a photographer who specializes in portraiture and children's photography. He lives in California. Visit his website at www.andycomins.com.

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