annieb123
Written on Apr 21, 2022
Glowing Bunnies?!: Why We’re Making Hybrids, Chimeras, and Clones is an accessible, science based exploration of genetic technology by Jeff Campbell which is aimed at older middle grade to high school readers. Due out 3rd May 2022 from Lerner on their Zest Books imprint, it's 208 pages and will be available in paperback, library bound, and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats, it makes it so easy to find info with the search function if needed.
This is such an engaging look at genetics, hybridization, ethics, current technology, and more. The topics are arranged thematically and the necessary terminology is explained in context in the text as it's introduced. The author has also included an abbreviated glossary and bibliography in the back of the book.
The writing is age-appropriate and not overly technical. It gives a good overview over the diverse topics, but doesn't go into depth on any of them. The bibliography and chapter notes (with links) will provide a good starting point for further reading. I was, admittedly, a complete biology nerd from a young age, but in my estimation, this book is more suited to the needs and educational level of the younger end of the suggested age range (11-18 years) and might be too simple for some older students.
The photography and illustrations are well done, clear and in color.
Four stars. This would be a good choice for public or school library acquisition or for the home library.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.