Down Syndrome

Genetic Diseases and Disorders

In a sensitive manner, this accessible book explains the complex genetics behind Down syndrome and the special challenges and rewards involved in dealing with it. Prenatal testing, experimental genetic therapies, and improvements in health care are discussed.

* Reviews *

Book Review--
"This is an excellent resource on the topic. Recommended."
- Mary Perry, Valley View ISD, Assoc. of Reg. XI School Librarians, Fort Worth, TX

Series Review--
"These titles do a fine job of providing an overview of the covered diseases...Captioned illustrations of both b&w and color photos, along with interesting fact boxes are found throughout. Recommended." -Douglas K. Dillon, ph.D., Library/Media Specialist, Lakota Plains Junior School, Liberty Township, Ohio

-YA Aug/Sep 2007
Library Bound Book List: $37.13 / S&L: $27.85

Reading Level: 6

Interest Level: 7-12+

Product type : Library Bound Book
ISBN : 978-1-4042-0695-3
Author : Phillip Margulies
Copyright : 2007
Language : English
Category : Science, Guidance
Pages : 64
Trim : 6 1/2" x 9 1/8"
Dewey : 616.85
Subject : Science, Guidance
Binding : Library
BISAC : HEA000000, SCI000000

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