Stronger Than Steel: Spider Silk DNA and the Quest for Better Bulletproof Vests, Sutures, and Parachute Rope - Hardcover
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Stronger Than Steel: Spider Silk DNA and the Quest for Better Bulletproof Vests, Sutures, and Parachute Rope - Hardcover
$18.99
by Bridget Heos (Author), Andy Comins (Illustrator)
In Stronger Than Steel, 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 fiber. Learn how this amazing material might someday be used to repair or replace human ligaments and bones, improve body armor, 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 Biography
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.
Number of Pages: 80
Dimensions: 0.6 x 9.1 x 11.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 26, 2013
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Stronger Than Steel: Spider Silk DNA and the Quest for Better Bulletproof Vests, Sutures, and Parach
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 6.2
Point Value: 3
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