The Extincts: Flight of the Mammoth (The Extincts #2)
Title | The Extincts: Flight of the Mammoth (The Extincts #2) PDF eBook |
Author | Scott Magoon |
Publisher | Abrams |
Pages | 166 |
Release | 2023-03-21 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1647002079 |
A team of genetically enhanced extinct animals embark on top-secret missions around the world in the second entry in this action-packed graphic novel series—now in paperback! After stopping Dr. Z’s nefarious plan and rescuing the unicorn horn, things haven’t quite been the same for the Extincts. In order to pay the bills and support themselves, they open a zoo and gift shop. Scratch, Martie, Quito, and Ursa think it’s a great chance to educate the public and teach people to be better to the environment. But Lug isn’t so sure that this is the best use of their time and energy. After a fiery and near-tragic incident, Lug decides to leave the team and goes to do work that he thinks will actually make a difference: helping a group of smoke jumpers stop the wildfires in California. But it seems like the fires they’re stopping may not be so natural—someone seems to be causing them to try to lure Lug to follow . . . It’s going to take the help of all the Extincts to get to the bottom of it and save the day! With heart-racing action scenes, loads of humor, and an environmental message, this new book from New York Times bestselling author Scott Magoon is an exciting adventure from start to finish. The book will also include nonfiction back matter about wildfire safety tips, smokejumpers, how to make your own telescope, and more!
The Extincts: Flight of the Mammoth (the Extincts #2)
Title | The Extincts: Flight of the Mammoth (the Extincts #2) PDF eBook |
Author | Scott Magoon |
Publisher | Amulet Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2023-03-21 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781419752520 |
A team of genetically enhanced extinct animals embark on top-secret missions around the world in the second entry in this action-packed graphic novel series--now in paperback! After stopping Dr. Z's nefarious plan and rescuing the unicorn horn, things haven't quite been the same for the Extincts. In order to pay the bills and support themselves, they open a zoo and gift shop. Scratch, Martie, Quito, and Ursa think it's a great chance to educate the public and teach people to be better to the environment. But Lug isn't so sure that this is the best use of their time and energy. After a fiery and near-tragic incident, Lug decides to leave the team and goes to do work that he thinks will actually make a difference: helping a group of smoke jumpers stop the wildfires in California. But it seems like the fires they're stopping may not be so natural--someone seems to be causing them to try to lure Lug to follow . . . It's going to take the help of all the Extincts to get to the bottom of it and save the day! With heart-racing action scenes, loads of humor, and an environmental message, this new book from New York Times bestselling author Scott Magoon is an exciting adventure from start to finish. The book will also include nonfiction back matter about wildfire safety tips, smokejumpers, how to make your own telescope, and more!
The Extincts: Quest for the Unicorn Horn (The Extincts #1)
Title | The Extincts: Quest for the Unicorn Horn (The Extincts #1) PDF eBook |
Author | Scott Magoon |
Publisher | Abrams |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2022-03-29 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1647002060 |
A team of extinct animals embark on top-secret missions around the world in this new graphic novel series! Meet Scratch, Martie, Lug, and Quito, members of a secret organization called R.O.A.R., or the Rescue Ops Acquisition Rangers. When their boss, Dr. Z, finally calls on them for their first big mission, the team heads to Siberia to retrieve an ancient unicorn horn from the thawing permafrost. Scratch is thrilled at the chance to prove his worth to Dr. Z—but as soon as they land, the team runs into a mysterious enemy determined to take them down. With exciting missions, plenty of humor, and an environmental angle, this series starter from New York Times bestselling illustrator Scott Magoon is an action-packed adventure from start to finish. The book will also include nonfiction back matter about extinct animals, climate change, and what kids can do to help!
Woolly
Title | Woolly PDF eBook |
Author | Ben Mezrich |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 304 |
Release | 2017-07-04 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1501135570 |
The bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and The 37th Parallel tells the fascinating Jurassic Park-like story of the genetic restoration of an extinct species—the woolly mammoth. “Paced like a thriller…Woolly reanimates history and breathes new life into the narrative of nature” (NPR). With his “unparalleled” (Booklist, starred review) writing, Ben Mezrich takes us on an exhilarating and true adventure story from the icy terrain of Siberia to the cutting-edge genetic labs of Harvard University. A group of scientists work to make fantasy reality by splicing DNA from frozen woolly mammoth into the DNA of a modern elephant. Will they be able to turn the hybrid cells into a functional embryo and potentially bring the extinct creatures to our modern world? Along with this team of brilliant scientists, a millionaire plans to build the world’s first Pleistocene Park and populate a huge tract of the Siberian tundra with ancient herbivores as a hedge against an environmental ticking time bomb that is hidden deep within the permafrost. More than a story of genetics, this is a thriller illuminating the real-life race against global warming, of the incredible power of modern technology, of the brave fossil hunters who battle polar bears and extreme weather conditions, and the ethical quandary of cloning extinct animals. This “rollercoaster quest for the past and future” (Christian Science Monitor) asks us if we can right the wrongs of our ancestors who hunted the woolly mammoth to extinction and at what cost?
How to Clone a Mammoth
Title | How to Clone a Mammoth PDF eBook |
Author | Beth Shapiro |
Publisher | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 240 |
Release | 2020-09-08 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0691209006 |
"Could extinct species like mammoths and passenger pigeons be brought back to life? The science says yes. In [this book], Beth Shapiro, evolutionary biologist and pioneer in 'ancient DNA' research, walks readers through the astonishing and controversial process of de-extinction. From deciding which species should be restored, to sequencing their genomes, to anticipating how revived populations might be overseen in the wild, Shapiro vividly explores the extraordinary cutting-edge science that is being used--today--to resurrect the past"--Amazon.com.
Twilight of the Mammoths
Title | Twilight of the Mammoths PDF eBook |
Author | Paul S. Martin |
Publisher | Univ of California Press |
Pages | 276 |
Release | 2007-05-08 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0520252438 |
"Paul S. Martin's innovative ideas on late quaternary extinctions and wildlife restoration have fueled one of science's most stimulating recent debates. He expounds them vividly here, and defends them eloquently. A must-read."—David Rains Wallace, author of Beasts of Eden "This is a marvelous read, by a giant in American prehistory, about one of the greatest mysteries in the earth sciences."—Tim Flannery, author of The Eternal Frontier "Whether or not you agree with Paul Martin, he has shaped how we think about our Pleistocene ancestors and their role in transforming this planet."—Ross D. E. MacPhee, Curator of Mammalogy, American Museum of Natural History
Mammoth 2. 0: Will Genome Engineering Resurrect Extinct Species?
Title | Mammoth 2. 0: Will Genome Engineering Resurrect Extinct Species? PDF eBook |
Author | Naperville Naperville Press |
Publisher | |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2016-01-31 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781523798179 |
It is impossible to 'clone' species for which no living cells exist. Genome editing may therefore provide the only means to bring extinct species - or, more accurately, extinct traits - back to life.