De-Extinction: The Science of Bring..., Hirsch, Rebecca
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 1467794902
- EAN
- 9781467794909
- Date of Publication
- 20170101
- Publication Name
- N/A
- Type
- Hardback
- Release Title
- De-Extinction: The Science of Bringing Lost Species Back to Life
- Artist
- Hirsch, Rebecca E
- Brand
- N/A
- Colour
- N/A
- Book Title
- De-Extinction : the Science of Bringing Lost Species Back to Life
- Publisher
- Lerner Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Format
- Library Binding
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Genre
- Young Adult Nonfiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
- Topic
- Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures, Technology / General, Science & Nature / Fossils, Science & Nature / Biology, Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection
- Item Weight
- 13.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.2 in
- Number of Pages
- 120 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1467794902
ISBN-13
9781467794909
eBay Product ID (ePID)
234375482
Product Key Features
Book Title
De-Extinction : the Science of Bringing Lost Species Back to Life
Number of Pages
120 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures, Technology / General, Science & Nature / Fossils, Science & Nature / Biology, Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection
Publication Year
2017
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Young Adult Nonfiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Library Binding
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
13.9 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
2016-019335
Reviews
"'Extinction is essentially a one-way street. Or is it?' Though the closest scientists have come so far to bringing back an extinct species is a newborn bucardoa kind of mountain goatthat lived for just 10 minutes, Hirsch offers strong evidence that it's only a matter of time before we could be sharing the planet with passenger pigeons, Tasmanian tigers, and even mammoths (but not, probably, dinosaurs) once again. Although she stirs in accounts of extinctions both ancient and modern, along with stories of success and of failure in saving critically endangered species, her descriptions of how genetic material is preserved, reconstructed from scattered fragments, edited, and transferred to create clones, genetically modified organisms, and new creatures comes out as a dry if relentlessly informative mix. Frequent photos and diagrams add visual enhancements to this overview; arguments from some conservationists that 'de-extinction' is a waste of resources that could be more worthily spent in saving endangered species add ethical balance; and weighty quantities of source notes and leads to further information at the end add considerable research value. A staid but intellectually stimulating excursion across one of modern biology's most promising, and controversial, frontiers."Kirkus Reviews, "This well-conceived science title introduces the fascinating new field of de-extinction. Starting with the 2003 attempt to clone the recently extinct bucardo, the book explores how science and technology might be used to restore lost species, looking at current examples along with theoretical possibilities. Descriptions of scientific processes are clear and succinct and typically reinforced with useful examples. Mammoths and passenger pigeons are examined in detail, and several other animals and some plants are also discussed. Background about the species and how they became extinct smoothly leads into information on what steps have been taken so far to restore them, as well as future possibilities. Complex concepts such as cloning and genome sequencing are explained early on; readers then learn how they have been applied or considered in different ways, depending on the species, available materials, and other factors. The broader implications of de-extinction are also noted, such as the potential impact of mammoths on climate change. While the technological challenges are significant, the author also raises the influence of moral and ethical concerns and potential conflicts involving politics and funding. Visual support is generally effective; it includes photographs of species and scientists and a couple of effective cloning diagrams, though only one species map. The content is current, with status updates as recent as 2016. VERDICT: An excellent overview of an intriguing new topic; highly recommended for science collections."School Library Journal, "Could woolly mammoths roam the earth again? Following an overview of the planet's five previous mass extinctions and why scientists believe we are in the midst of a sixth extinction, Hirsch examines how science could bring back some of these extinct species. She explains the limited success of creating a bucardo, a kind of ibex that went extinct in 2000, and how the process of de-extinctioninjecting extinct animals' DNA into somatic cellscould potentially bring back the woolly mammoth, passenger pigeon, and other once abundant species. In this detailed and balanced approach, the author considers necessary factors, such as viable habitats and if related species can act as parents, as well as the numerous pros and cons of this tremendous undertaking. Color photos illustrate some of the species in question and depict scientific work already in progress. Other topics include why Jurassic Park will never be a reality, and how 'frozen zoos' are collecting DNA samples from endangered species. A thought-provoking STEM title for research and debate."Booklist, "This well-conceived science title introduces the fascinating new field of de-extinction. Starting with the 2003 attempt to clone the recently extinct bucardo, the book explores how science and technology might be used to restore lost species, looking at current examples along with theoretical possibilities. Descriptions of scientific processes are clear and succinct and typically reinforced with useful examples. Mammoths and passenger pigeons are examined in detail, and several other animals and some plants are also discussed. Background about the species and how they became extinct smoothly leads into information on what steps have been taken so far to restore them, as well as future possibilities. Complex concepts such as cloning and genome sequencing are explained early on; readers then learn how they have been applied or considered in different ways, depending on the species, available materials, and other factors. The broader implications of de-extinction are also noted, such as the potential impact of mammoths on climate change. While the technological challenges are significant, the author also raises the influence of moral and ethical concerns and potential conflicts involving politics and funding. Visual support is generally effective; it includes photographs of species and scientists and a couple of effective cloning diagrams, though only one species map. The content is current, with status updates as recent as 2016. VERDICT: An excellent overview of an intriguing new topic; highly recommended for science collections."--School Library Journal, "A staid but intellectually stimulating excursion across one of modern biology's most promising, and controversial, frontiers."--Kirkus Reviews, "'Extinction is essentially a one-way street. Or is it?' Though the closest scientists have come so far to bringing back an extinct species is a newborn bucardo--a kind of mountain goat--that lived for just 10 minutes, Hirsch offers strong evidence that it's only a matter of time before we could be sharing the planet with passenger pigeons, Tasmanian tigers, and even mammoths (but not, probably, dinosaurs) once again. Although she stirs in accounts of extinctions both ancient and modern, along with stories of success and of failure in saving critically endangered species, her descriptions of how genetic material is preserved, reconstructed from scattered fragments, edited, and transferred to create clones, genetically modified organisms, and new creatures comes out as a dry if relentlessly informative mix. Frequent photos and diagrams add visual enhancements to this overview; arguments from some conservationists that 'de-extinction' is a waste of resources that could be more worthily spent in saving endangered species add ethical balance; and weighty quantities of source notes and leads to further information at the end add considerable research value. A staid but intellectually stimulating excursion across one of modern biology's most promising, and controversial, frontiers."--Kirkus Reviews, Written especially for young adults, yet utterly fascinating for readers of all ages to browse, De- extinction: The Science of Bringing Lost Species Back to Life is about advances in scientific technology to potentially bring back animal species that have gone extinct. A real-life "Jurassic Park" scenario doesn't exist yet, but projects to clone recently extinct animals, such as the gastric- brooding frog of Australia, are underway. Alternatively, it may be able to hybridize or genetically modify living animals to make them more like extinct animals, such as a modern Asian elephant that resembles the extinct woolly mammoth. A wealth of full-color photography, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index enrich this ey-opening introduction to a potential revolution of the natural order. Highly recommended, especially for high school and public library collections., "Could woolly mammoths roam the earth again? Following an overview of the planet's five previous mass extinctions and why scientists believe we are in the midst of a sixth extinction, Hirsch examines how science could bring back some of these extinct species. She explains the limited success of creating a bucardo, a kind of ibex that went extinct in 2000, and how the process of de-extinction--injecting extinct animals' DNA into somatic cells--could potentially bring back the woolly mammoth, passenger pigeon, and other once abundant species. In this detailed and balanced approach, the author considers necessary factors, such as viable habitats and if related species can act as parents, as well as the numerous pros and cons of this tremendous undertaking. Color photos illustrate some of the species in question and depict scientific work already in progress. Other topics include why Jurassic Park will never be a reality, and how 'frozen zoos' are collecting DNA samples from endangered species. A thought-provoking STEM title for research and debate."--Booklist, "An excellent overview of an intriguing new topic; highly recommended for science collections."--School Library Journal
Grade From
Sixth Grade
Grade To
Twelfth Grade
Synopsis
In the twenty-first century, because of climate change and other human activities, many animal species have become extinct, and many others are at risk of extinction. Once they are gone, we cannot bring them back--or can we? With techniques such as cloning, scientists want to reverse extinction and return lost species to the wild. Some scientists want to create clones of recently extinct animals, while others want to make new hybrid animals. Many people are opposed to de-extinction. Some critics say that the work diverts attention from efforts to save species that are endangered. Others say that de-extinction amounts to scientists "playing God." Explore the pros and cons of de-extinction and the cutting-edge science that makes it possible., In the twenty-first century, because of climate change and other human activities, many animal species have become extinct, and many others are at risk of extinction. Once they are gone, we cannot bring them backor can we?
LC Classification Number
QL88.H57 2017
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