The Amazing DNA Molecule: Its History, Structure and Function
Monique Yvonne Gisser
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Annotated Teacher Bibliography
*same list as above but with these additions.
6. Weaver, Robert F. and Philip W. Hedrick. Genetics. Iowa: Wm. C. Brown Publishers, 1989., 1-576 + glossary + index
-It is an older book where genetics is concerned, but still a good one. This takes an in depth look at the molecular basis of inheritance. It also discusses many genetic disorders, and genetic screening- topics one could slip into this unit.
7. Cutnell, John D. and Kenneth W. Johnson. Physics. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1989., 1-903 pp + index
-If you need conversion factors, formulas or information, this is your source. In addition, it contains lots of details about the electromagnetic spectrum, if you can get through it.
8. Cohen, Jon. “The Culture of Credit.” Science Vol 268 #5218 (1995): 1706-1711
-This article discusses scientific credit, those who earned it and those who didn’t. This could be a great article to promote an open ended writing assignment that ties in the loss of credit on Rosalind Franklin’s behalf with the same occurring with more recent scientists. Great discussion of ethics in science.
9. Watson, James D., et. al. Recombinant DNA (2nd edition). New York: WH Freeman & Co., Scientific American Book, 1992., 1-626 pp
-Watson takes an in depth look at biotechnology and recombinant DNA technology. As good as [3] but with many more details.
10. Judson, Horace Freeland. The Eighth Day of Creation. New York: Simon and Schuster., 1979
-I think this was my favorite reference to read. He describes the rich history in the double helix race and it is written with an objective viewpoint. In addition, there are so many great photographs.
