Copyright Date:
2009
Edition Date:
c2009
Release Date:
04/01/09
Pages:
64 p.
ISBN:
1-435-85023-8
ISBN 13:
978-1-435-85023-1
Dewey:
358.3
LCCN:
2008013417
Dimensions:
24 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)
FREEDMAN, Jeri . Genetically Modified Food: How Biotechnology is Changing What We Eat . illus. ISBN 978-1-4358-5025-5 . LC 2008013419. HARMON, Daniel E. Chemical and Biological Weapons: Agents of War and Terror . ISBN 978-1-4358-5023-1 . LC 2008013417. HARMON, Daniel E. . New Medicines: Issues of Approval, Access, and Product Safety . diags. illus. ISBN 978-1-4358-5026-2 . LC 2008013696. SMITH, Terry L. Modern Genetic Science: New Technology, New Decisions . diag. illus. ISBN 978-1-4358-5027-9 . LC 2008013418. WATSON, Stephanie . Animal Testing: Issues and Ethics . ISBN 978-1-4358-5022-4 . LC 2008013415. ea vol: 64p. (Science and Society Series). photos. reprods. bibliog. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Rosen . 2009. PLB $29.25. Gr 5-8 A well-organized, inviting series. Short chapters introduce the science, present various subtopics, and discuss social aspects. Technology and Infertility , for example, includes chapters such as Reproductive Biology, Treating Infertility, and New Techniques: Moral and Ethical Issues. The breadth of topics is impressive, and is matched by the quality of the writing. Scientific material is explained well for this age group, providing examples and definitions as appropriate. Each book features excellent photos and other visuals that illuminate the discussion. The publishers Web site for each book allows for future updating of recommended Web resources. Extensive back matter in each book includes lists of organizations to contact for further information and bibliographies of up to dozens of Web sites.
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-60) and index.
The spread of harmful chemicals and biological organisms can injure and kill thousands of people and make an infected area unlivable for some time to come. In the age of modern terrorism, many people fear militant organizations will unleash chemical and biological weapons in public places. This book provides readers with an overview of what these weapons are, who uses them and why, and explains how much of a threat they are to our way of life. Over time, countries have pledged to ban the use of CBWs in various agreements, with limited success.