The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks
(Large Print)
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Published:
Detroit [Mich.] : Large Print Press, 2011.
Edition:
Large print ed.
ISBN:
9781594134326 (lg. print : pbk.), 1594134324 (lg. print : pbk.)
Physical Desc:
618 pages (large print), 14 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: UG - BL: 8 - AR Points: 18
Lexile measure:
1140L
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Description
Documents the story of how scientists took cells from an unsuspecting descendant of freed slaves and created a human cell line that has been kept alive indefinitely, enabling discoveries in such areas as cancer research, in vitro fertilization, and gene mapping.
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Format:
Large Print
Language:
Unknown
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 8, 18 Points
Level 8, 18 Points
Lexile measure:
1140
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 574-615).
Description
Documents the story of how scientists took cells from an unsuspecting descendant of freed slaves and created a human cell line that has been kept alive indefinitely, enabling discoveries in such areas as cancer research, in vitro fertilization, and gene mapping.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Skloot, R. (2011). The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks. Large print ed. Detroit [Mich.], Large Print Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Skloot, Rebecca, 1972-. 2011. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Detroit [Mich.], Large Print Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Skloot, Rebecca, 1972-, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Detroit [Mich.], Large Print Press, 2011.
MLA Citation (style guide)Skloot, Rebecca. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Large print ed. Detroit [Mich.], Large Print Press, 2011.
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