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A day at work with a molecular biologist / Alana Olsen.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Super STEM careersPublisher: New York : PowerKids Press, 2016Edition: First editionDescription: 24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781508144120
  • 1508144125
  • 9781508144106
  • 1508144109
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Studying the small things -- What is molecular biology? -- A close look at DNA -- Technology on the job -- Molecular biology and engineering -- Manufacturing medicines -- Molecular math -- Branches of molecular biology -- Becoming a molecular biologist.
Summary: This book gives readers a close look at what it's like to work as a molecular biologist. Readers will come to understand STEM concepts through a career focus as they learn about how molecular biologists use science, technology, engineering, and math every day.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 572.8023 O52 Available 33111008438729
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Learning about a career as a molecular biologist is the perfect introduction to the practical applications of STEM. This career-focused book aims a microscope at molecular biology, helping readers understand DNA, genes, and the systems within a cell. Readers will also learn about advances in the field and how to work towards a job as a molecular biologist. Accessible text is paired with vivid visuals to keep readers' interest as they learn more about this STEM topic. A graphic organizer and fun fact boxes present additional information to ensure a dynamic learning experience.

Includes index.

Studying the small things -- What is molecular biology? -- A close look at DNA -- Technology on the job -- Molecular biology and engineering -- Manufacturing medicines -- Molecular math -- Branches of molecular biology -- Becoming a molecular biologist.

This book gives readers a close look at what it's like to work as a molecular biologist. Readers will come to understand STEM concepts through a career focus as they learn about how molecular biologists use science, technology, engineering, and math every day.

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