CRISPR
A Powerful Way to Change DNA
Description
We can change the world with gene editing—but should we? CRISPR stands for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats. If it sounds complicated, it is—but it’s also one of the most powerful ways we can shape the future. Author Yolanda Ridge tackles this topic in a friendly and accessible tone, with two introductory chapters covering the basics of DNA and gene editing before taking readers through the ways that this ground-breaking science could affect them.
Awards
- Joint winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children’s Book Centre 2021
Reviews
“Science literally on the cutting edge, offering prospects of wonder and terror in equal measure. ”
- Kirkus Reviews, 05/17/20
“A relevant, evidence-based resource for high school students and academic library collections. Ridge successfully demonstrates the necessity of an educated debate about the nuanced pros and cons of gene modification. ”
- School Library Journal, 07/01/20
“This was the perfect introduction to DNA modification and editing. It explained complex topics in mostly easy to understand language. ”
- SMS Nonfiction Book Reviews, 10/18/2
“A thought-provoking, insightful look at a complex and controversial topic that’s sure to pique student interest.”
- Booklist, 08/01/20