Stronger than steel : spider silk DNA and the quest for better bulletproof vests, sutures, and parachute rope /
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[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Comins, Andy,--ill. Series: Scientists in the field. Published by : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, (Boston, Mass. :) Physical details: 79 p. : col. ill. ; 24 x 29 cm. Subject(s): Nephila maculata | Spider webs | Spider webs | Scientists --Descriptive Report Year : 2013
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01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Collection | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot River Elementary School | Literacy Lab | 595.4 HEO | Available |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 78) and index.
Publishers Weekly, January 21, 2013.
Booklist, April 15, 2013.
School Library Journal, April 01, 2013.
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, April 01, 2013.
"In The Spider Silk Scientists, readers enter Randy Lewis' lab where they come face to face with golden orb weaver spiders and genetically engineered 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, strenghten 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. "--