Save the People! Halting Human Extinction
“Save the People! Halting Human Extinction” by Stacy McAnulty is a reprint edition published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on September 5, 2023. This engaging work presents an action-packed exploration of the various threats to humanity’s survival, blending humor with serious scientific insights. The book discusses potential causes of human extinction, including supervolcanos, asteroids, climate change, and more, while offering a reassuring perspective on humanity’s resilience.
Readers will find a mix of science, humor, and illustrations that make complex topics accessible and entertaining. The book emphasizes the importance of learning from historical catastrophes to prevent future disasters, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in health, environmental conservation, and the science of extinction. With 272 pages, this edition is designed to engage young readers while providing valuable information about the challenges facing our planet.
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“Save the People is engaging, funny, affecting and delightful. You’ll never have more fun learning science.” –Stuart Gibbs, bestselling author of the Spy School series
“Serious science and great gags, with a bit of hope thrown in.” –Steven Sheinkin, bestselling author of Bomb and Fallout
An action-packed look at past, present, and future threats to humanity’s survival–with an ultimately reassuring message that humans probably have a few more millennia in us.
Scientists estimate that 99% of all species that have ever existed are now extinct. Whoa. So, it’s not unreasonable to predict humans are doomed to become fossil records as well. But what could lead to our demise? Supervolcanos? Asteroids? The sun going dark? Climate change? All the above?!
Humans–with our big brains, opposable thumbs, and speedy Wi-Fi–may be capable of avoiding most of these nightmares. (The T. rex would be super jealous of our satellites.) But we’re also capable of triggering world-ending events. Learning from past catastrophes may be the best way to avoid future disasters.
Packed with science, jokes, and black and white illustrations, Save the People! examines the worst-case scenarios that could (but hopefully won’t) cause the greatest mass extinction–our own!
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