A young readers adaptation of Steven Johnson's Extra Life, the story of how humans have doubled our lifespan in less than a century—and what to do with the extra life we now have.
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.
Recommended reading. Notes. Bibliography. Index. Black-and-white graphs, photographs, and reproductions.
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Gr 3-8-This adaptation of Johnson's adult nonfiction work explains the ways science and medicine have added years onto the lifespan of humans. Over eight chapters, with an introduction and conclusion, recommended reading, notes, bibliography, and index, this work reads like a research tool, breaking down history into developments that have had an impact on today's life experience. Johnson includes medical interventions, such as vaccines, antibiotics, drug testing, and pasteurization, as well as public service interventions, such as public health data, social epidemiology, the addressing of hunger as an issue, and car safety. The work is written in a formal tone. With additional resources provided in the back matter, there are opportunities for young readers to pursue further research. VERDICT Johnson's book will well serve a nonfiction STEM collection for young readers.-Jessica Schriver?(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.