'Being a scientist' is such a vague concept---what field? What specialty? It's difficult to find a passion in the sciences with such generalities; scientists fall in love with their field of science, and young students are no different!
Giving students a brilliantly enlightening example of what a genetic scientist researches, this book focuses on the life of scientist Randy Lewis, who looks at how goats genetically implanted with spider DNA produce milk that can be spun into nearly indestructible silk that's stronger than Kevlar. Learn how he researches in his lab, what tools he uses, how he started his career, and why he's so interested in his field! This brilliant book demystifies how one becomes a scientist by focusing on the intricacies of a specific research project, highlighting how just one topic can become a lifelong pursuit.