De-Extinction: The Science of Bringing Lost Species Back to Life

by Rebecca E. Hirsch

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781512439021
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	120
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

Rebecca E. Hirsch is an award- winning children's author with a PhD in plant biology. Her picture books include Plants Can't Sit Still and Night Creatures: Animals That Swoop, Crawl, and Creep while You Sleep. She lives with her husband and three children in State College, Pennsylvania. You can visit her online at rebeccahirsch.com.

Editorial Reviews

"A thought-provoking STEM title for research and debate."—Booklist

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