Stronger Than Steel: Spider silk DNA and the quest for better bulletproof vests, sutures, and parachute rope

Synopsis

This is ostensibly a book about the many applications of spider silk, but the topics it covers range from baby goats to strawberries. Spider silk DNA can be produced in a variety of ways, making Stronger Than Steel an excellent introduction to genetic engineering. It combines detailed yet easy-to-navigate informational text with plenty of full-color photographs. Teachers might find that individual sections of this book would make for worthwhile assignments on their own!