CRISPR
A Powerful Way to Change DNA
$25.84
- Paperback
116 pages
- Release Date
30 November 2020
Summary
Age range 14+
We can change the world with genetic modification - 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. And it’s poised to completely upend the way we think about science.
Author Yolanda Ridge tackles this topic in a friendly and accessible tone, with two introductory chap…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781773214238 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1773214233 |
| Author: | Yolanda Ridge, Alex Boersma |
| Publisher: | Annick Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | Annick Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 116 |
| Release Date: | 30 November 2020 |
| Weight: | 360g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 190mm |
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Critics Review
“Science literally on the cutting edge, offering prospects of wonder and terror in equal measure.”
“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.”
“A thought-provoking, insightful look at a complex and controversial topic that’s sure to
pique student interest.”
“Science literally on the cutting edge, offering prospects of wonder and terror in equal measure.”
About The Author
Yolanda Ridge
Yolanda Ridge is a children’s author with a passion for science who has previously worked as a genetics counsellor. She lives in Rossland, British Columbia.
Alex Boersma is a scientific illustrator and designer based in Chicago, Illinois.
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