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Third chimpanzee for young people, on the evolution and future of the human animal, by Jared Diamond ; adapted by Rebecca Stefoff

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Third chimpanzee for young people

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by Jared Diamond ; adapted by Rebecca Stefoff

on the evolution and future of the human animal

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 tipping point. 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 Kids is for them and the future they'll help build

A tale of three chimps -- The great leap forward -- Human sexuality -- The origin of human races -- Why do we grow old and die? -- The mystery of language -- Animal origins of art -- Agriculture, for better and worse -- Why do we smoke, drink, and use dangerous drugs? -- Alone in a crowded universe -- The last first contacts -- Accidental conquerors -- In black and white -- The golden age that never was -- Blitzkrieg and thanksgiving in the new world -- The second cloud -- Afterword nothing learned, everything forgotten?

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