A Beginner's Guide to Immortality: From Alchemy to Avatars Contributor(s): Birmingham, Maria (Author), Holinaty, Josh (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1771470453 ISBN-13: 9781771470452 Publisher: Owlkids
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover Published: October 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Discoveries - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Inventions - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery |
Dewey: 129 |
LCCN: 2015900226 |
Age Level: 9-12 |
Grade Level: 4-7 |
Lexile Measure: 1100(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.4" W x 9.7" L (0.95 lbs) 48 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2015 Publishers Weekly 08/17/2015 School Library Journal 09/01/2015 pg. 186 Booklist 10/01/2015 pg. 37 Foreword 11/26/2015 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Is it possible to live forever? People have been trying to figure out a way to escape mortality since, well, forever. This book takes readers on a fast-paced tour of several wacky and wise methods humans have used to try prolonging their lives, from ancient immortality elixirs and quests for a fountain of youth to modern-day research into cryogenics and robotics. Touching on folklore from around the world, famed literary immortals, and studies of animals that seem unaffected by aging, the book delves into topics as diverse as genetics, religious rituals surrounding the afterlife, and research into basic lifestyle choices, like eating blueberries or getting a pet, that could help you live longer. Each page is a playful mix of fascinating facts that open up cross-curricular topics in history, science, and social studies to explore. Illustrations of historical figures, imaginary places, and scientific specimens add a touch of whimsy and bring out the beauty, sincerity, and playful side of human curiosity. Informational text features: table of contents, introduction, chapters, sidebars, fact boxes, headers and labels, map, index, and sources |
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