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I was excited to read about bioengineering and genetics but I had difficulty getting through this book. It seems very well researched, but often reads like a textbook. According the book information it supposed to be written for ages 11-18, or grades 7-9. I feel like the text is written at a level that would be too advanced for this audience though.

Having said this, it’s clear the author has done his research and poses many important questions.

I was pleasant surprised by the depth of the explanations of the different scientific processes in this book. Campbell described these different processes, like CRISPR-Cas9, in ways that a general audience could understand but were still very informative. I appreciated that this book presented multiple sides to many of the arguments and what the potential side effects of gene editing might be. I definitely will look at genetically edited food differently now and I have a greater appreciation for all of the reasons why these foods/animals are being genetically modified. I still remain very skeptical of many of these gene editing projects and how beneficial they'll actually turn out in the long term despite good intentions. Overall, this was a very interesting book that was easy to read and understandable to a general audience.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This book had plenty of fun facts that I otherwise wouldn’t have known about and had me wanting to search up the details on multiple topics such as the first domesticated species & the first “genetically modified humans, twin girls whose embryos were edited with CRISPR to be immune to HIV”.

I felt that this book could have gone into a little more detail in each chapter but other than that it was a good read. It discusses the pros and cons of cloning animals and what it takes to go about that replicating journey and just because it can be done, does it mean we should?

There was a lot to learn in this book but I did catch myself getting a tad bored within the beginning few chapters. It gets more and more intriguing when the book discusses something closer to home like your average domesticated pet! & all the ins and outs of why pure breed dogs may have more health issues than your “mutt” or mix breed dog.

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.

Glowing bunnies, chimeras, and clones OH MY!!! This was a fun and educational read about the steps and bounds that genetic engineering has made. A great read that anyone will enjoy but would probably be good for high schoolers in particular.

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review,

The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a very unique book. I picked it up for the title and cover, and found a wealth of knowledge about a subject I had never researched. Rather than just discussing hybrids and clones, the author gets into the topic of why. The ethics of science are always up for debate, and the author makes the topic accessible for young adults. Recommend to anyone interested in science specifically or curious in general.

Thank You to NetGalley for providing a copy for me to review.
If you are a teacher looking to include a book that will help your students learn about the morals and ethics of science, the laws and regulations of conservation or simply want to introduce your students to a really interesting field of science then this is the book for you. This book could help spark so many interesting conversations and hopefully inspire students to look further into the subject. It also very easy to understand all the concepts discussed in the book. It thankfully doesn’t go too far into all of the scientific concepts and when it does discuss some more complicated ones it does explain them in easier to understand terms. It does this for all terms and ideas brought in the book, not just the scientific ones. I really hope that teachers will use this book in their classrooms because I think these conversations are very important in this rapidly evolving world.

I also genuinely really enjoyed reading this book. I thought all the topics and types of genetic engineering discussed were really interesting and I even learned some new things. I would also recommend this to not just teachers. I think anyone who likes cool science topics or is a little bit interested in genetic engineering would have a really great time reading this book. Please go read this, it was such a great read!

A thorough, no-nonsense text explaining the basics of genetics, genetic engineering, and artificial selection. The text also gets into how humans have shaped the living species on our globe over our millennia. Hybrids, breeding, and breeding programs to bring back endangered animals are also covered. This book is better suited for middle and high school grade readers. A great book for the science classroom or school library.

Thanks to Netgalley and Lerner Publishing Group for the ARC of this!

This is aimed at the 12-18 range, but I think handles the topics with basic enough concepts and language that a child who was interested in the 8-11 range could read it with the help of an adult to clarify or give additional information. I requested this to read with my 8-year old and she enjoyed it - she is very interested in animals. She was able to follow along asking some additional clarifying questions, and she enjoyed the illustrations and images to help keep her focused. We both learned new things from this book.

I have to admit what drew me to this book was the Cover and the catchy name. It was a fun an interesting read that would be perfect for those interested in science or bioengineering. It raises the ethical questions about genetic modifications in animals. The book reads like a textbook, and I liked that it had a glossary in the back for anyone who needs help with certain terms. I would recommend this book.

With a catchy title and attention-grabbing cover, the science and interesting stories shared about genetic modification in animals and the ethical questions it raises shared in this book do not disappoint. It is paired with a lengthy bibliography that is helpfully broken down into citations for each chapter and a glossary, this is a nonfiction book that I will be sure to get on my library’s shelves for teens and adults alike.

Glowing Bunnies!? reads like a textbook and has similar visual aesthetics. Although I wasn't personally fascinated enough to read without casually skimming, I do think that it is an interesting topic overall and think that it would be very engaging for some readers (of all ages, really) although adults are definitely not the target audience.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Glowing Bunnies!? by Jeff Campbell is a fun nonfiction book that is perfect for use in the middle school or high school classroom. The book is about bioengineering, which when scientists remake animals in a way that is not natural. Although its not natural, there are many benefits to bioengineering, including solving species extinction and human health issues. The book includes sections on hybrids like ligers, extinct animals like the wooly mammoth, clothes like Dolly, and pets like designer dogs.

Here is an excerpt from the opening chapter:

"Welcome to our brave new world.
With genetic engineering, our science-fiction future has arrived. Every time people have imagined some impossible creation - Frankenstein's monster or clone army, reborn dinosaurs or bioengineered sharks, mutant insects, supersmart chimpanzees, or even the ancient mythic Chimera, that part-lion, part-goal, part-serpent, fire-breathing beast - we've wondered, What if it really existed?
In one way or another, if not today, then tomorrow, we may get to find out. These flights of fancy could come to life - and all thanks to our new genetic tools, which allow us to modify and change animals in almost any way we want."

Overall, Glowing Bunnies!? is a very interesting book that would make the perfect gift for the budding scientist in your life who is interested in bioengineering. One highlight of this book are the many pictures that adorn the pages. I loved seeing pictures of these existing or mythic animals, and it enhanced my reading experience a lot.

Another highlight of this book is the glossary at the back of science terms. I'm sure it will help any student who needs help with an unfamiliar term. If you're intrigued by the excerpt above, or if you're looking for a new science text for a middle or high school student, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in May!