The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition: Jennifer Doudna and the Race to Understand Our Genetic Code
School year: Year 10, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2022
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In "The Code Breaker: Young Readers Edition," readers are introduced to Jennifer Doudna, a pioneering scientist who played a crucial role in the development of CRISPR technology, which has revolutionized genetic engineering. The book chronicles her journey from childhood to becoming a leading biochemist, highlighting her groundbreaking discoveries and the ethical dilemmas surrounding gene editing. As Doudna and her colleagues race to unlock the secrets of DNA, young readers will explore the power of science, the importance of curiosity, and the responsibility that comes with altering the building blocks of life. This inspiring story encourages young minds to dream big and think critically about the future of genetics. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
This book is aimed at early readers. Early Readers are published for kids ages 5 to 8 years old, and are geared toward kids who are starting to read on their own. Page length usually falls between 32 to 48 pages (and can even range up to the 64 pages), with a maximum word count of 2, 000 words. This book was published in 2022 by Simon & Schuster Audio .