The Mystery of Death: What We Know and Don’t Know - Couverture rigide

Mario, Soledad Romero

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1459843673 ISBN 13 : 9781459843677

Editeur : Orca Book Pub, 2026

Synopsis

? “Showcases death in an honorable and realistic way. Featuring stunning artwork and an age-appropriate approach to the topic of death, this short and informational book is a must-purchase.” — School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review

Death is a natural and necessary part of the cycle of life.

When any living creature is born, it is destined to die. But death is not the end. Organisms decompose into nutrients that other living things use to survive. Dead trees serve as new habitats for fungi, insects and small animals. Even stars, once they’ve consumed all their hydrogen, die and can transform into red giants, white dwarfs or supernovas. Discover funeral traditions of various religions, cultures and animals. Learn how animals have found ways to survive for longer through evolution, and for humans, through medicine and healthcare. Read about gods, goddesses and symbols of death. And find out what happens once we’re gone.

With a blend of science, psychology and culture, The Mystery of Death introduces young readers to the big questions surrounding death. By learning more about death, we can begin to see it not as something frightening or unknown, but as a natural part of life.

Key Selling Points

• Explores death as part of the animal kingdom, stars in space and through the human experience. Shows examples in nature of life beyond death such as a star becoming a red giant or a dead tree becoming the habitat for other organisms.
• Explores how animals and humans have developed ways to survive in the face of predators and diseases.
• Examines human and animal funerals, grieving processes and how humans have used mythology to try to explain death.
• Each spread covers a different topic related to death and is accompanied by bright, dynamic illustrations by Mariona Cabassa that give the book a colorful and whimsical tone that is not scary.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Orca Book Pub
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1459843673
• ISBN 13: 9781459843677
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Cabassa Mariona
• Nombre de pages: 56
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible