"De-Extinction" by Rebecca E. Hirsch explores the groundbreaking science behind bringing extinct species back to life. Through captivating storytelling, the book introduces readers to the ethical dilemmas and scientific innovations involved in de-extinction, such as cloning and genetic engineering. As scientists strive to revive iconic creatures like woolly mammoths and passenger pigeons, the narrative delves into the implications for biodiversity and conservation efforts. Hirsch combines real-life research with imaginative scenarios, inviting readers to ponder the future of our planet and the human role in reshaping ecosystems. It's a thought-provoking journey that challenges perceptions of extinction and existence. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Bringing Lost Species Back To Life .

This book is aimed at children at US 6th grade-12th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 11-18 years.

There are 120 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2017 by Lerner Publishing Group .