STEAM Readers: Working with DNA and Genetics

Are you curious whether dinosaurs could be brought back from extinction? Explore the cutting-edge science of DNA and genetics, which can help scientists learn what life on Earth looked like thousands of years ago and show us what adaptations helped early humans survive. Learn more about the building blocks of life in this fascinating STEAM reader.

Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this title builds secondary students’ literacy skills while inspiring curiosity, creativity, and innovation. A hands-on STEAM challenge walks students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities.