Extra life : the astonishing story of how we doubled our lifespan /
"Humans live longer now than they ever have in their more than three hundred thousand years of existence on earth. And most (if not all) of the advances that have permitted the human lifespan to double have happened in living memory. Extra Life looks at vaccines, seat belts, pesticides, and mor...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC,
2023.
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| Summary: | "Humans live longer now than they ever have in their more than three hundred thousand years of existence on earth. And most (if not all) of the advances that have permitted the human lifespan to double have happened in living memory. Extra Life looks at vaccines, seat belts, pesticides, and more, and how each of our scientific advancements have prolonged human life. This book is a deep dive into the sciences--perfect for younger readers who enjoy modern history as well as scientific advances"-- |
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| Item Description: | "Adapted for young readers"--Jacket cover. |
| Physical Description: | 121 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, maps, portraits ; 23 cm |
| Audience: | Ages 8-12. Grades 4-6. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-111) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780593351499 0593351495 |