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Extra Life

The Astonishing Story of How We Doubled Our Lifespan

by Steven Johnson
Steven Johnson
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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.

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    January 3, 2023

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780593666111
      • File size: 71344 KB
      • Duration: 02:28:37

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Author/narrator Steven Johnson strikes an engaging conversational tone as he talks about the increases in life expectancy humans have achieved over centuries. Listeners might not get as excited as Johnson does about the advent of an improved form of pharmaceutical testing, but he covers a lot of interesting ground. Johnson traces the study of life expectancy back to its origins in 1662. He also tells us about a lot of things that have affected life expectancy. His research and narration cover everything from infant and child mortality to the Spanish flu, automobile fatalities, and even poor medical care. This audiobook tie-in to Johnson's PBS series includes the coronavirus, an uncomfortable reminder of listeners' own mortality. Anyone up for it will find this audiobook well researched and fascinating. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

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