Biotechnology is not a new field in science. Humans have been experimenting with biotechnological advances since the early days of farming. This four-volume set examines the long history of this technology, its recent advances, and the controversies that have arisen in light of these technological advances. What is the human genome? How do we clone animals? What diseases have we learned to control using biotechnology? Students will find the answers to these and other questions as well as unanswered questions that will encourage them to think critically. Volume 1: Words and Terms Volume 2: Important People in Biotechnology Volume 3: The History of Biotechnology Volume 4: Debatable Issues Set Features: 576 pages in 4 volumes 6 1/8 x 9 1/4 225 Photographs Sidebars and Fact boxes Timeline Glossary Pronunciation key Index. Curriculum Themes: History of biotechnology Effect of politics, economics, or religion on scientific advancement Science and Politics Genetics and cloning History of disease Environmental effects. Reading Level: 6th-8th Grades