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The Human Genome Project completed sequencing the entire human genetic code in 2003, two years ahead of schedule. That brisk pace has characterized the private genomics industry as well, with prices for personal sequencing dropping from tens of thousands to only hundreds of dollars in less than a decade. Through this collection of articles, readers will recognize how DNA testing has opened new doors in medicine and science, as well as sparked new questions about medical ethics, human ancestry, and the self.

From creating potatoes that do not bruise to curing human hereditary diseases, genetic engineering is changing life as we know it, and is on the brink of altering the course of human evolution. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format--supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations--this title examines issues related to genetic testing and research. Topics include: Is Genetic Engineering Ethical? Is Genetic Testing Beneficial? Is Genetic Testing a Threat to Privacy? Are Genetically Modified Foods Safe?

2019 is the 150th anniversary of the periodic table, and this visual guide for children shows and explains every chemical element in dazzling detail.  Kids can go on a visual tour of the 118 chemical elements of the periodic table, from argon to zinc, in this one awesome volume packed with incredible images and fascinating facts. Cataloged by type, each element's properties and atomic structure is explained. More than 1,000 full-color photographs showcase the natural forms of each element, as well as a wide range of unexpected everyday objects in which it is found, to make them relevant to a child's world. How does a motorcycle utilize nitrogen? Which element can absorb harmful chemicals in water? Which famous landmark is made of copper? From hydrogen to sodium to nickel, kids will learn fun facts and be amazed. Supporting STEM education initiatives and designed in DK's signature visual style, The Elements Book brings the periodic table to life.

Climate change is one of the most significant global challenges facing the world today. It is also a critical issue for the world's cities. Now home to over half the world's population, urban areas are significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions and are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Responding to climate change is a profound challenge. A variety of actors are involved in urban climate governance, with municipal governments, international organisations, and funding bodies pointing to cities as key arenas for response. This book provides the first critical introduction to these challenges, giving an overview of the science and policy of climate change at the global level and the emergence of climate change as an urban policy issue. It considers the challenges of governing climate change in the city in the context of the changing nature of urban politics, economics, society and infrastructures. It looks at how responses for mitigation and adaptation have emerged within the city, and the implications of climate change for social and environmental justice. Drawing on examples from cities in the north and south, and richly illustrated with detailed case-studies, this book will enable students to understand the potential and limits of addressing climate change at the urban level and to explore the consequences for our future cities. It will be essential reading for undergraduate students across the disciplines of geography, politics, sociology, urban studies, planning and science and technology studies.

Your body is a busy place. There's always something happening. From digestion to respiration, discover how the systems in your body work together to keep you strong. This title supports NGSS From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes.

"A comprehensive guide to the topic of emerging and threatening diseases, particularly their relationships to world health issues, current events, and political decision-making"--

Sustainable freshwater supplies are critical to the survival of humanity, but rivers, lakes, and aquifers are under threat. Scientific tools and technologies are being put to work to desalinate water, clean up pollution, and efficiently wring every drop from existing supplies.

We all need water to survive, so what happens when the world runs out? This bone-dry apocalypse will leave humanity thirsty for survival tips. Luckily, this ultimate guide to surviving in a world without water has all the info readers will need to make it out alive, and hydrated. They'll learn how to handle situations ranging from silly to scary, while full-color photographs and a striking design bring this horrifying adventure into detailed focus. Entertaining and engaging, this high-interest book is sure to quench readers' thirst for apocalypse training.

How is water scarcity becoming a serious problem worldwide--including in the United States? This book provides a broad overview of water, sanitation, and hygiene problems faced by both developing and developed nations around the globe and suggests how these problems can be solved by imaginative and innovative thinking. * Provides readers with an understanding of the severity of the water scarcity in the world today * Explains the nature of various sanitation issues around the world, how they arise, the problems for which they are responsible, and some possible solutions * Outlines the reasons that droughts are becoming a more serious problem in many parts of the world and what can be done to deal with these water shortages * Highlights the new, specialized problems concerning water supply raised by climate change.

The pollution of water supplies, which can be caused by activities such as mining, agriculture, and improper waste disposal, can have negative health impacts on plant and animal life. the types and causes of water pollution, and the policies designed to protect the world's water supplies are all examined in this title.

This striking volume delivers contemporary perspectives on water as a resource, with the majority of the material reflecting stances of countries other than the United States. Essays are assembled across four chapters that explain the state of our oceans, how we are managing water scarcity, how various cultures are trying to access safe water, and hydropower. Essay contributors include the HM Government, Department of Energy and Climate Change, The Economist, Integrated Regional Information Networks News, Zhou Jigang, Peng Guangcan, Kieran R. Hickey, and Mae-Wan Ho.

As Earth's population has continued to grow, reaching 7 billion people in 2011, much of the planet's available fresh water has become polluted, making it unfit for drinking, cooking, or bathing, and contributing to deadly maladies known as waterborne illnesses. This book will provide an overview of waterborne illnesses and explain the magnitude of the problem. Individual chapters focus on defining and explaining waterborne illnesses, such as Cholera, Dysentery, Hepatitis A, Polio, Typhoid Fever, and SARs, identifying sources of water contamination and geographic areas most affected, and exploring how natural disasters may greatly magnify the problem. Global efforts to prevent waterborne illness are also discussed.

The majority of scientific experts agree that climate change poses a serious threat to the future of humankind. Issues are discussed clearly and objectively, with added insight from experts and others, in these chapters: Is Climate Change a Serious Problem? Will Climate Change Threaten the Survival of Plants and Animals? Will Climate Change Impair Human Health and Well-Being?Ho Are More Regulations Needed to Help Halt Climate Change?