Extra life : the astonishing story of how we doubled our lifespan / Steven Johnson.
| Author/creator | Johnson, Steven, 1968- author. |
| Other author | Johnson, Steven, 1968- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2023. |
| Copyright Date | ©2023 |
| Description | 121 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, maps, portraits ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Extra life (Young readers adaptation) |
| Portion of title | Astonishing story of how we doubled our lifespan |
| Contents | The speckled monster (Vaccines) -- The detectives (Public health data) -- Mapping the seventh ward (Social epidemiology) -- Safe as milk (Pasteurization) -- Beyond the placebo effect (Drug testing and regulation) -- The mold that changed the world (Antibiotics) -- The rocket sled (Automobile safety) -- Feed the world (The decline of famine) -- The work left to do. |
| Abstract | "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"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | "Adapted for young readers"--Jacket cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-111) and index. |
| Interest age level | Ages 8-12. Viking. |
| Interest grade level | Grades 4-6. Viking. |
| Audience | 1220 lexile |
| Awards note | NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children, 2024 (Winner) |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Johnson, Steven, 1968- Extra life New York : Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2023 9780593351505 |
| Genre/form | History. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| Genre/form | Instructional and educational works. |
| LCCN | 2022021894 |
| ISBN | 9780593351499 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0593351495 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 614.4 J6375E | ✔ Available | Place Hold |