Bailey, Jill.
Genetics and Evolution,
Oxford University Press, New York: 1995.
This colorful textbook gives a basic history and explanation of genetics, and how genetics fits into the field of modern science.
Brown, Fern.
Hereditary Diseases,
Franklin Watts, New York: 1987.
Although not very recent, this book is valuable because it is written on the middle school level. It also offers a good glossary for the student.
Dunkett Cain, Joy.
Wonder Woman,
H.B.J., New York: 1993.
The story of Jackie Joyner-Kersee and her struggle to succeed, and continued commitment to community.
Edelson, Edward.
Genetics and Heredity,
Chelsea House, New York: 1990.
This easy to read volumn is part of a greater series titled
The Encyclopedia of Health.
Hoagland, Mahlon and Bert Dodson.
The Way Life Works,
Times Books, New York: 1995.
This is a terrific and colorful resource that no classroom should be without.
Hurwitz, Johanna,
The Gathering of the David Bernsteins,
H.B.J., New York: 1993.
The story about one boy’s search for identity in a world of David Bernsteins.
Jones, Steve.
The Language of Genes,
Doubleday, New York: 1994.
This volume focuses on the history of genetics and early pioneers in the field.
Kincher, Jonni.
Psychology for Kids,
Free Spirit Pub., Minneapolis:1995.
This very fun and interesting book contains many experiments that help young people learn about others.
Kipfer, Barbara Ann.
1,400 Things to be Happy About,
Workman Pub., New York:1994.
This book is a great springboard for a discussion about the self, others, and the world around us.
Maton, et. al.
Heredity, the Code of Life,
Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1993.
This is a high school level textbook that is devoted entirely to genetics. The teacher edition is annotated with writing assignments and experiments.
Merrill, Claire,
A Seed is a Promise,
H.B.J., New York: 1993.
This is a story about the promise of life contained within a seed, and mentions very old seeds that were found by scientists and gave forth that promise.
O’Neill, Mary,
Lisa’s Fingerprints,
H.B.J., New York: 1993.
This is a poem that celebrates uniqueness from a child’s point of view.