--- product_id: 547182563 title: "The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition: Jennifer Doudna and the Race to Understand Our Gen" price: "€ 21.95" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/547182563-the-code-breaker-young-readers-edition-jennifer-doudna-and-race store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 336 pages of cutting-edge science CRISPR gene-editing revolution inside Young readers’ gateway to biotech breakthroughs The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition: Jennifer Doudna and the Race to Understand Our Gen **Price:** € 21.95 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧬 Crack the future with the story that’s rewriting life itself! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition: Jennifer Doudna and the Race to Understand Our Gen - **How much does it cost?** € 21.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/547182563-the-code-breaker-young-readers-edition-jennifer-doudna-and-race) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **From Classroom to Lab:** Follow Jennifer Doudna’s inspiring journey from a curious sixth grader to a pioneering scientist shaping the future of medicine. - • **Science Made Accessible:** Complex biotechnological concepts distilled into engaging, age-appropriate language without losing intellectual depth. - • **Unlock the Code of Life:** Dive into the groundbreaking story of CRISPR and gene editing, adapted for young minds eager to lead tomorrow’s innovations. - • **Award-Winning Author’s Touch:** Walter Isaacson’s bestselling narrative crafted to ignite curiosity and ambition in the next generation of leaders. - • **Front Row Seat to a Revolution:** Experience the race against COVID-19 and genetic diseases through the eyes of a Nobel-caliber scientist’s story. ## Overview Walter Isaacson’s bestselling biography of Jennifer Doudna, adapted for young readers, explores the revolutionary science of CRISPR gene editing. Spanning 336 pages, this paperback blends inspiring storytelling with cutting-edge biotechnology, offering a front-row view of the race to decode and edit the genetic instructions that shape life. Perfect for ambitious young readers ready to engage with the science shaping our future. ## Description Walter Isaacson’s #1 New York Times bestselling history of our third scientific revolution: CRISPR, gene editing, and the quest to understand the code of life itself, is now adapted for young readers! When Jennifer Doudna was a sixth grader in Hilo, Hawaii, she came home from school one afternoon and found a book on her bed. It was The Double Helix , James Watson’s account of how he and Francis Crick had discovered the structure of DNA, the spiral-staircase molecule that carries the genetic instruction code for all forms of life. This book guided Jennifer Doudna to focus her studies not on DNA, but on what seemed to take a backseat in biochemistry: figuring out the structure of RNA, a closely related molecule that enables the genetic instructions coded in DNA to express themselves. Doudna became an expert in determining the shapes and structures of these RNA molecules―an expertise that led her to develop a revolutionary new technique that could edit human genes. Today gene-editing technologies such as CRISPR are already being used to eliminate simple genetic defects that cause disorders such as Tay-Sachs and sickle cell anemia. For now, however, Jennifer and her team are being deployed against our most immediate threat―the coronavirus―and you have just been given a front row seat to that race. Review: - - - Review: Great read about an amazing scientist, but - It says it’s for age 10 and up. I’m a retired biochemist and I struggled with some of the concepts later on in the book. I would definitely say Sarah Durand’s adaptation is targeted at university level or above. Perhaps extremely gifted 15-17 year olds might get everything intended. ## Features - Author: Isaacson, Walter - Language: english - Binding Type: paperback - Genre: Science & technology: general interest (Children's - Number of pages: 336 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #142,582 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #212 in Children's Books on Anatomy & Physiology #385 in Evolution #746 in Biology | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 46 Reviews | ## Images ![The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition: Jennifer Doudna and the Race to Understand Our Gen - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81pmuG48fqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - *by L***N on 4 January 2026* - ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read about an amazing scientist, but *by G***E on 15 February 2024* It says it’s for age 10 and up. I’m a retired biochemist and I struggled with some of the concepts later on in the book. I would definitely say Sarah Durand’s adaptation is targeted at university level or above. Perhaps extremely gifted 15-17 year olds might get everything intended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent account *by A***X on 29 April 2024* Read the full version. This one is still challenging but worth reading! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition: Jennifer Doudna and the Race to Understand Our Genetic Code - The Code Breaker --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/547182563-the-code-breaker-young-readers-edition-jennifer-doudna-and-race](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/547182563-the-code-breaker-young-readers-edition-jennifer-doudna-and-race) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-09*