The Code Breaker: Young Readers Edition
The Code Breaker: Young Readers Edition

The Code Breaker: Young Readers Edition

by Walter Isaacson with Sarah Durand

SOAR's Pick
New York Times College Board Newbery

Description

This account explores Jennifer Doudna, CRISPR, gene editing, and the ethical questions surrounding control of the human genetic code. Students evaluate scientific evidence, expert credibility, ethical reasoning, and competing perspectives.

Grade

9-10

Pages

336

Genre

Nonfiction

Lexile

1180L