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The Third Chimpanzee for Young People

On the Evolution and Future of the Human Animal

On the Evolution and Future of the Human Animal

On the Evolution and Future of the Human Animal

By Jared Diamond
Adapted by Rebecca Stefoff

By Jared Diamond
Adapted by Rebecca Stefoff

By Jared Diamond
Adapted by Rebecca Stefoff

By Jared Diamond
Adapted by Rebecca Stefoff

By Jared Diamond
Adapted by Rebecca Stefoff

By Jared Diamond
Adapted by Rebecca Stefoff

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Part of For Young People Series

Part of For Young People Series

Part of For Young People Series

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May 19, 2015 | ISBN 9781609806118 | Young Adult

Hardcover $22.95

Apr 08, 2014 | ISBN 9781609805227 | Young Adult

Ebook $13.99

Oct 07, 2014 | ISBN 9781609805234 | Young Adult

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    About The Third Chimpanzee for Young People

    At some point during the last 100,000 years, humans began exhibiting traits and behavior that distinguished us from other animals, eventually creating language, art, religion, bicycles, spacecraft, and nuclear weapons—all within a heartbeat of evolutionary time. Now, faced with the threat of nuclear weapons and the effects of climate change, it seems our innate tendencies for violence and invention have led us to a crucial fork in our road. Where did these traits come from? Are they part of our species immutable destiny? Or is there hope for our species’ future if we change?

    With fascinating facts and his unparalleled readability, Diamond intended his book to improve the world that today’s young people will inherit. Triangle Square’s The Third Chimpanzee for Young People is a book for future generation and the future they’ll help build.

    About The Third Chimpanzee for Young People

    At some point during the last 100,000 years, humans began exhibiting traits and behavior that distinguished us from other animals, eventually creating language, art, religion, bicycles, spacecraft, and nuclear weapons—all within a heartbeat of evolutionary time. Now, faced with the threat of nuclear weapons and the effects of climate change, it seems our innate tendencies for violence and invention have led us to a crucial fork in our road. Where did these traits come from? Are they part of our species immutable destiny? Or is there hope for our species’ future if we change?

    With fascinating facts and his unparalleled readability, Diamond intended his book to improve the world that today’s young people will inherit. Triangle Square’s The Third Chimpanzee for Young People is a book for future generation and the future they’ll help build.

    About The Third Chimpanzee for Young People

    At some point during the last 100,000 years, humans began exhibiting traits and behavior that distinguished us from other animals, eventually creating language, art, religion, bicycles, spacecraft, and nuclear weapons—all within a heartbeat of evolutionary time. Now, faced with the threat of nuclear weapons and the effects of climate change, it seems our innate tendencies for violence and invention have led us to a crucial fork in our road. Where did these traits come from? Are they part of our species immutable destiny? Or is there hope for our species’ future if we change?

    With fascinating facts and his unparalleled readability, Diamond intended his book to improve the world that today’s young people will inherit. Triangle Square’s The Third Chimpanzee for Young People is a book for future generation and the future they’ll help build.

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    About Jared Diamond

    In addition to teaching geography at UCLA, researching the birds of New Guinea and the Southwest Pacific Islands, and promoting the practice of sustainable environmental policies to leaders around the world, JARED DIAMOND is also the author of bestselling books about evolution… More about Jared Diamond

    About Jared Diamond

    In addition to teaching geography at UCLA, researching the birds of New Guinea and the Southwest Pacific Islands, and promoting the practice of sustainable environmental policies to leaders around the world, JARED DIAMOND is also the author of bestselling books about evolution… More about Jared Diamond

    About Jared Diamond

    In addition to teaching geography at UCLA, researching the birds of New Guinea and the Southwest Pacific Islands, and promoting the practice of sustainable environmental policies to leaders around the world, JARED DIAMOND is also the author of bestselling books about evolution… More about Jared Diamond

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction

    Paperback | $17.95
    Published by Triangle Square
    May 19, 2015 | 368 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8 | Young Adult | ISBN 9781609806118

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction

    Hardcover | $22.95
    Published by Triangle Square
    Apr 08, 2014 | 352 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8 | Young Adult | ISBN 9781609805227

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction

    Ebook | $13.99
    Published by Triangle Square
    Oct 07, 2014 | 352 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9781609805234

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    Praise

    “This is exactly the kind of book that should be a ‘set text’ for a reinvigorated science curriculum: engaging, thought-provoking and bang up to the minute. If your teachers aren’t recommending books like this – go out and get them anyway.” —Guy Claxton, author of What’s the Point of School?

    “Written with great wit and a pleasure to read … forces one to reflect thoroughly on the puzzle of human evolution, on where we came from and where we may be heading.” —Frans B. M. de Waal (in praise of the adult edition), New York Times

    “Plenty of provocative ideas in this grand sweep of evolutionary biology and anthropology: not surprising for this MacArthur ‘genius’ Award winner, Natural History columnist, and UCLA Medical School physiology professor.” —Kirkus Reviews (in praise of the adult edition)

    Table Of Contents

    Introduction: what makes us human?

    part one: just another big mammal
    chapter 1: a tale of three chimps
    chapter 2: the great leap forward

    part two: a strange life cycle 
    chapter 3: human sexuality 
    chapter 4: the origin of human races
    chapter 5: why do we grow old and die?

    part three: uniquely human 
    chapter 6: the mystery of language
    chapter 7: animal origins of art 
    chapter 8: agriculture, for better and worse 
    chapter 9: why do we smoke, drink, and use dangerous drugs? 
    chapter 10: alone in a crowded universe

    part four: world conquerors
    chapter 11: the last first contacts
    chapter 12: accidental conquerors
    chapter 13: in black and white

    part five: reversing our progress overnight 
     chapter 14: the golden age that never was 
    chapter 15: blitzkrieg and thanksgiving in the new world 
    chapter 16: the second cloud 

    Afterword : nothing learned, everything forgotten? 

    Glossary

    Index

    Photograph and Illustration Credits 

    About the Authors 

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