Stronger than steel: spider silk DNA and the quest for better bulletproof vests, sutures, and parachute rope (Scientists in the Field)
Science and technology, Medicine, Animals and wildlife, Science and medicine biography, Health and medicine
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Summary
Details scientist Randy Lewis's study of the golden orb weaver spider's silk and its possible uses. Discusses his research with transgenic goats--which he injected with spider genes--and provides a basic introduction to DNA and gene theory. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2013
Title Details
ISBN
9780547681269
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Copyright Date
2013
Book number
4403986
Audio details for CELA title
Narrator
Kerry Dukin
Duration
2 hours 38 minutes 20 seconds
Audio producer
American Printing House for the Blind
Braille details for CELA title
Volumes
2
Braille code
EBAE
Braille producer
American Printing House for the Blind