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Superlative: The Biology of Extremes por Matthew D. LaPlante (2020, libro de bolsillo)-
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- Estado
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Original Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- ISBN
- 9781950665334
- Book Title
- Superlative : the Biology of Extremes
- Publisher
- BenBella Books
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2020
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Science
- Topic
- Life Sciences / Biology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
- Item Weight
- 15.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 384 Pages
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Publisher
BenBella Books
ISBN-10
195066533X
ISBN-13
9781950665334
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4038655684
Product Key Features
Book Title
Superlative : the Biology of Extremes
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Topic
Life Sciences / Biology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Genre
Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
15.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
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Reviews
"The interesting stories and anecdotes provided here by focusing on the extremes, which are unquestionably interesting, may serve another purpose: they pique the curiosity of readers who may not have fancied themselves interested in science. " -- CHOICE "LaPlante writes with zeal--be sure to read his endnotes!--and engages the reader in the wonder and thrill of scientific discovery." --Booklist "In Superlative , Matthew LaPlante takes us on a whiplash-paced journey around the globe to visit the biggest, smallest, quickest, slowest, and smartest creatures out there. In a string of short colorful vignettes, LaPlante explores a medley of superlative creatures one at a time, intertwining science and natural history with spirited storytelling and genuine affection. In the end, we learn that what makes each of these creatures superlative also makes them uniquely valuable--to their ecosystems, to science, and also to us." --Beth Shapiro, author of How to Clone a Mammoth "Matthew D. LaPlante is a rising star. In his new book, Superlative , he travels to the ends of the Earth to find the smallest, hardiest, most unusual organisms, and the interesting people who study them. As a professor of biology, I was shocked there was still so much I did not know about our brethren at the extremes. Hail evolution." --David A. Sinclair, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School "This is one of those rare books that you want to show people while going, ' Look at what it says here, did you know that ?' LaPlante writes in an engaging and clear style that perfectly communicates his delight for nature's creativity while simultaneously lamenting the tragedy of extinction . . . Superlative should not only be in the library of any science enthusiast, but it should also be required reading for high school students and beginning college students." --Oné R. Pagán, PhD, professor of biology at West Chester University, and author of Strange Survivors " Superlative displays a key scientific insight: It's the exceptions, the unusual, and the extremes that teach us the most. Matthew LaPlante's exploration of these exceptions is timely, fascinating, and exciting, giving us a chance to see what the future may--quite unexpectedly--offer us." --Michael Fossel, author of The Telomerase Revolution
Table Of Content
Contents Introduction Nature's Best Ambassadors Chapter I All Things Great and Tall: How the World's Biggest Life-Forms Are Saving Human Lives Chapter II All the Small Things: Why Little Organisms Have Such a Big Impact on Our World Chapter III The Old Dominion: How Our Biological Elders are Offering Us New Knowledge Chapter IV Fast Times: Why the Quickest Animals Probably Aren't the Ones You Think Chapter V Aural Sects: How Superlative Sound Drives Life as We Know It Chapter VI The Tough Get Going: How the World's Strongest Organisms Might Lift Us to the Heavens Chapter VII Deadly Serious: Why the World's Most Efficient Killers Are Such Effective Lifesavers Chapter VIII Smarter All the Time: Why the Most Intelligent Life-Forms Ain't Us Conclusion The Next Superlative Discovery Is Yours Acknowledgments Notes About the Author
Synopsis
Journalist Matthew D. LaPlante presents a collection of nature's "outliers," or extraordinary animals and plants that could have the power to change our lives through research and scientific insights., Welcome to the biggest, fastest, deadliest science book you'll ever read. The world's largest land mammal could help us end cancer. The fastest bird is showing us how to solve a century-old engineering mystery. The oldest tree is giving us insights into climate change. The loudest whale is offering clues about the impact of solar storms. For a long time, scientists ignored superlative life forms as outliers. Increasingly, though, researchers are coming to see great value in studying plants and animals that exist on the outermost edges of the bell curve. As it turns out, there's a lot of value in paying close attention to the oddballs nature has to offer. Go for a swim with a ghost shark, the slowest-evolving creature known to humankind, which is teaching us new ways to think about immunity. Get to know the axolotl, which has the longest-known genome and may hold the secret to cellular regeneration., 2019 Foreword Indie Silver Award Winner for Science Welcome to the biggest, fastest, deadliest science book you'll ever read. The world's largest land mammal could help us end cancer. The fastest bird is showing us how to solve a century-old engineering mystery. The oldest tree is giving us insights intoclimate change. The loudest whale is offering clues about the impact of solar storms. For a long time, scientists ignoredsuperlativelife forms as outliers. Increasingly, though, researchers are coming to see great value in studying plants and animals that exist on the outermost edges of the bell curve. As it turns out, there's a lot of value in paying close attention to the "oddballs" nature has to offer. Go for a swim with a ghost shark, the slowest-evolving creature known to humankind,which is teaching usnew ways to think about immunity. Get to know the axolotl, which has the longest-known genome and may hold the secret to cellularregeneration. Learn about Monorhaphis chuni , the oldest discovered animal, whichis providing insights into the connection between our terrestrial and aquatic worlds. Superlative is the story of extreme evolution, and what we can learn from it about ourselves, our planet, and the cosmos. It's a tale of crazy-fast cheetahs and super-strong beetles, of microbacteria and enormous plants, of whip-smart dolphins and killer snakes. This book will inspire you to change the way you think about the world and your relationship to everything in it., 2019 Foreword Indie Silver Award Winner for Science Welcome to the biggest, fastest, deadliest science book you'll ever read. The world's largest land mammal could help us end cancer. The fastest bird is showing us how to solve a century-old engineering mystery. The oldest tree is giving us insights into climate change. The loudest whale is offering clues about the impact of solar storms. For a long time, scientists ignored superlative life forms as outliers. Increasingly, though, researchers are coming to see great value in studying plants and animals that exist on the outermost edges of the bell curve. As it turns out, there's a lot of value in paying close attention to the "oddballs" nature has to offer. Go for a swim with a ghost shark, the slowest-evolving creature known to humankind, which is teaching us new ways to think about immunity. Get to know the axolotl, which has the longest-known genome and may hold the secret to cellular regeneration. Learn about Monorhaphis chuni , the oldest discovered animal, which is providing insights into the connection between our terrestrial and aquatic worlds. Superlative is the story of extreme evolution, and what we can learn from it about ourselves, our planet, and the cosmos. It's a tale of crazy-fast cheetahs and super-strong beetles, of microbacteria and enormous plants, of whip-smart dolphins and killer snakes. This book will inspire you to change the way you think about the world and your relationship to everything in it.
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