Genetics (A True Book: Greatest Discoveries and Discoverers)

When scientists first began altering genes to change the traits of living things, they unlocked an entirely new branch of science: genetics.

Genes are the blueprints for all life. Readers (Grades 3-5) will get an overview of the science behind genetics and find out how genetics have changed our world. They will also meet some of the biggest innovators in genetics history and find out where the field is heading next.