The Role of Genes
(from the Sci-Hi: Life Science series, Set 1 of 2)

Why do people look like their parents? What is a double helix? Are mutations helpful or harmful? The visually stimulating 'Sci-Hi' books take learning science core curriculum to a whole new exciting level. Each title explores an area of life, physical, or earth science in a way that is both engaging and comprehensive.

Author: Eve Hartman , Wendy Meshbesher
ISBN: 9781410932402 (1410932400) • Dewey: 576.5 • Price: $22.00
Ages: 11-14 • Grade Level: 6-9 • Hi-Lo Level: 4 • Guided Reading Level: S
Pages: 48 • Size: 7 5/8 x 9 5/8 • Publisher: Raintree • Copyright: 2009
Subjects: Life Science • Features: Fact box/Side bar, Chart/Graph, Captions, Experiment/Activity
Accelerated Reader

• AR Level: 6.5 • AR Points: 1.0 • AR Quiz Number: 128810

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Also available in paperback at Heinemann-Raintree Classroom

Series Contents / Information

Grades
6-9

Sci-Hi: Life Science
With its high-interest, magazine-like design and approach, Sci-Hi teaches science in a way that appeals to teens. Digestible chunks of information, along with clear introductions and summaries of important content in each chapter, encourage reluctant and struggling readers to approach, read, and learn important, tested science content. Each title takes on a key area of content found in U.S. national science content curriculum standards and delivers that information using colorful illustrations, photos, quizzes, charts, graphs, and summaries, allowing for a greater sense of interactivity and easier readability.

ISBN: 9781410934673 (1410934675) • Number of Sets: 2 • Price: $286.00

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