Seeds of discovery: how Barbara McClintock used corn and curiosity to solve a science mystery and win a Nobel prize
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Published:
New York, NY : Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublihsers, [2025].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
120 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780063245990, 006324599X, 9780063245990
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-117) and index.
Description
A biography on Barbara McClintock, a stubbornly self-motivated researcher who, through decades of study, revolutionized our understanding of genetics.
Target Audience
Ages 8-12,Clarion Books
Target Audience
Grades 4-6,Clarion Books
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APA Citation (style guide)
Alexander, L., & Santo, R. (2025). Seeds of discovery: how Barbara McClintock used corn and curiosity to solve a science mystery and win a Nobel prize. First edition. Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublihsers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Alexander, Lori and Rebecca Santo. 2025. Seeds of Discovery: How Barbara McClintock Used Corn and Curiosity to Solve a Science Mystery and Win a Nobel Prize. Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublihsers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Alexander, Lori and Rebecca Santo, Seeds of Discovery: How Barbara McClintock Used Corn and Curiosity to Solve a Science Mystery and Win a Nobel Prize. Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublihsers, 2025.
MLA Citation (style guide)Alexander, Lori and Rebecca Santo. Seeds of Discovery: How Barbara McClintock Used Corn and Curiosity to Solve a Science Mystery and Win a Nobel Prize. First edition. Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublihsers, 2025.
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