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Turner Publishing Company The Amateur Biologist by Shawn Carlson
Are you a passionate amateur naturalist? Would you like to record videos of the microscopic world? Detect an insects heartbeat? Separate molecules with electricity? Extract and purify DNA . . . in your kitchen? Now you can do all these things and more with this wonderful compendium of unique and exciting projects. Gathered here in the most comprehensive wideranging collection of projects available for the amateur biologist are some of the finest experiments from Scientific Americans popular Amateur Scientist column. Whether youd like to find out how to measure the metabolism of an insect learn museum secrets for preserving plants or discover how to teach a sow bug to navigate a maze youll find the project to suit your needs. Filled with experiments from a wide range of specialties including botany genetics behavioral studies cellular biology microscopy microbiology and entomology this fascinating book also contains helpful hints and clear instructions on how to build experimental apparatus using simple household materials and affordable alternatives to more expensive scientific equipment. Whether youre a student teacher or dedicated amateur scientist youll find projects here to excite your interest as well as deepen your understanding ofand appreciation forthe natural world.