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Author Johnson, Steven, 1968- author.

Title Extra life : the astonishing story of how we doubled our lifespan / Steven Johnson.

Publication Info. New York : Viking, 2023.
Bookmark link: https://library.naperville-lib.org:444/record=b3050567~S1
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 95th Street Juvenile Nonfiction  J 614.42 JOH    AVAILABLE
 Naper Blvd. Juvenile Nonfiction  J 614.42 JOH    AVAILABLE
 Nichols Juvenile Nonfiction  J 614.42 JOH    DUE 05-14-24
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Description 121 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Note "Adapted for young readers"--Jacket.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-111) and index.
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"-- Provided by publisher.
Audience Ages 8-12 Viking
Grades 4-6 Viking
Subject Health expectancy -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Medical care -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Life expectancy -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Medical sciences -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Technology -- History -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN 9780593351499 (hardcover)
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