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Barbara McClintock: Alone in Her Field

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4.1 out of 5
Based on 8 Ratings and 3 Reviews

Book Description
What's it like to make an amazing discovery - and then have nobody believe it? Barbara McClintock knew. In the 1940s, she unlocked some of the deepest secrets about genes and DNA. Yet it took nearly 20 years for her work to be accepted. This book examines her life, from childhood on.
Book Information
PublisherW.H. Freeman & Company
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages64
ISBN-100716765365
ISBN-13978-0716765363
Publication Date08/1994
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About Deborah Heiligman (Author) : Deborah Heiligman is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Deborah Heiligman include Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith; From Caterpillar to Butterfly; Fun... more
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