I. CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
Aliki.
Corn Is Maize.
New York: Harper Trophy, 1976.
Provides step-by-step information on growing corn from seed. Includes a history of the use of corn.
Balkwill, Dr. Fran.
DNA Is Here To Stay.
Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, Inc. 1992. (1-800-328-4929)
An excellent children’s reference that introduces chromosomes, genetic code, and DNA in a concise, easy to understand format.
Balkwill, Dr. Fran.
Amazing Schemes Within Your Genes.
Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, Inc. 1993. (1-800-328-4929)
An excellent children’s reference that explains our uniqueness. Explains how genetics and DNA create individuals.
Ehlert, Lois.
Growing Vegetable Soup.
New York: Scholastic, Inc. 1987.
Simple text describing gardening.
Hamanaka, Sheila.
All The Colors of The Earth.
New York: Morrow Junior Books, 1994.
A multi-cultural celebration of diversity enriched by text and illustrations.
Herskowitz, Joel.
Double Talking Helix Blues.
New York: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 1993 (1-800-843-4388)
Teaches basic genetics information through rhyme and song. Tape included.
Kraus, Robert.
Leo The Late Bloomer.
New York: Windmill Books, 1971.
An upbeat children’s story that reaffirms each child’s individuality.
Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw.
Grandfather’s Nose: Why We Look Alike or Different.
New York: Franklin Watts, 1989.
Introduction to basic genetics. The genes passed on to us from our parents determines our uniqueness. Reviews basic genetics vocabulary. Includes a glossary.
Showers, Paul.
Me And My Family Tree.
New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, 1978.
An introduction to heredity. Explains family trees and how traits are inherited from ancestors.
Titherington, Jeanne.
Pumpkin, Pumpkin.
New York: Scholastic, Inc. 1986.
Simple text describing the growth of a pumpkin from seed.
II. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL BOOKS
Bornstein, Sandy.
What Makes You What You Are: A First Look At Genetics.
New York: Julian Messner, 1989.
An explanation of how traits are passed on to the next generation through DNA. Includes simple experiments.
Edelson, Edward.
Genetics and Heredity.
New York: Chelsea House Publ. 1990.
An explanation of DNA and contemporary genetics research with future implications.
Gutnik, Martin J.
Genetics: Projects For Young Scientists.
New York: Franklin Watts, 1985.
Discusses how to identify and organize a science project with guidelines for displaying results.
Morrison, Velma Ford.
There’s Only One You: The Story Of Heredity.
New York: Julian Messner, 1978.
Heredity makes all living creatures unique.
III. ADULT LEVEL
American Journal Of Ethics and Medicine.
Spring 1996.
Various articles about genetics.
Gardner, Eldon J.
Human Heredity.
New York: John Wiley & Sons. 1983.
Detailed explanation of genetics.
Jackson, John F.
Genetics and You.
Totowa NJ: Humana Press, Inc. 1996.
Current reference on genetics. Easy to understand format.
Lewin, Benjamin.
Genes IV.
New York: Oxford Univ. Press. 1990.
Detailed explanation of genetics.
Tamarin, Robert.
Principles of Genetics.
New York: William C. Brown Publ. 1991.
Detailed explanation of genetics.
IV. POSSIBLE CHILDREN’S TEXTBOOK
Hooper, Tony.
Breakthrough Genetics.
Austin: Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publ. 1994.
Student Genetics textbook. Excellent for students with special needs.
V. VIDEO TAPE
Barney’s Families Are Special
Available in most department and rental stores.
VI. MANIPULATIVES
Are available from
MacMillan Early Skills Manipulatives