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In Stronger Than Steel, readers enter Randy Lewis' lab where they come face to face with golden orb weaver spiders, and transgenic alfalfa, silkworm silk, and goats, whose milk contains the proteins to spin spider silk--and to weave a nearly indestructible fiber. Learn how this amazing material might someday be used to repair or replace human ligaments and bones, improve body armor, strengthen parachute rope, and even tether an airplane to an aircraft carrier! Readers explore rapid advancements in the application of genetic medicine and their potential to save and improve lives while considering the crucial ethical concerns of genetic research. A timely addition to the acclaimed Scientists in the Field series.
About the Author
Bridget Heos is the author of THE MUSTACHE BABY series, illustrated by Joy Ang, STEGOTHESAURUS, illustrated by T.L. McBeth, FAIRY'S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, illustrated by Sara Not, TWINKLE, TWINKLE, LITTLE LAMB, illustrated by Sarah Jennings, and QUEEN DOG, illustrated by Alejandro O'Keefe. She has also written more than 100 nonfiction children's titles, including I, FLY, with illustrations by Jennifer Plecas, the ANIMALS: JUST LIKE US series, with illustrations by David Clark, SHELL, BEAK, TUSK, and BLOOD, BULLETS, AND BONES: THE STORY OF FORENSIC SCIENCE FROM SHERLOCK HOLMES TO DNA. Bridget lives in Kansas City with her husband and four children. You can visit her on the Web at authorbridgetheos.com, on Facebook @Author Bridget Heos, or on Twitter @BridgetHeos.
