Cryobiology

by Cherie Winner

Book Overview

Suspended animation the act of freezing a living specimen at extreme temperatures and then thawing it out again in the future is the goal of cryobiology. This science is so fantastic that it almost seems like science fiction, and yet nature shows that this process is a part of life for many insects and animals. Discover how this fascinating process could change the world forever in this compelling look at the future of science.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822557703
• ISBN13: 9780822557708
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Lerner Classroom
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.6" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Science Fact Trumps Science Fiction

Will freezing really give sick people another chance at life in the future? Find out in this carefully researched, fascinating book. Perfect for classroom or library shelves, it will grab and hold the attention of the most reluctant readers.