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Title:
Extra life : the astonishing story of how we doubled our lifespan
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. -- Amazon.
Audience:
Ages 8-12 Viking.

Grades 4-6 Viking.
General Note:
"Adapted for Young Readers" -- Cover.
Physical Description:
121 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Publisher:
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC,
Publication Date:
2023
ISBN:
9780593351499
Publication Information:
New York : Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2023.

©2023
Call Number:
J 614 JOHNSON
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