Why We Went Extinct

By Tadaaki Imaizumi, Takashi Maruyama, Masanori Sato (Illustrator), Yoko Uetake (Illustrator), Kenta Kaido (Illustrator), Nasumiso Itame (Illustrator), Angus Turvill (Translator)

Discover the quirky tales of extinct creatures and their unexpected fates.

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176 pages

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Explore the whimsical world of extinct creatures as they recount their own tales of survival and demise. From the well-known dinosaurs to obscure species, this illustrated encyclopedia reveals the humorous and bizarre ways life has vanished over eons. What does survival of the fittest truly mean when evolution takes a quirky turn? Dive into these stories and find out why being alive today is a stroke of luck.

From the publisher

Since life first arose on Earth, nearly all dinosaurs, mammals, insects, and birds that have ever existed have gone extinct. In this voicy, full-color illustrated encyclopedia, hear from the animals themselves what happened to them! If your species happens to be alive right now, you should feel very lucky.You probably know about the downfall of the dinosaurs and how the dodo bird met its doom. But you might not have heard about the other weird and wonderful creatures throughout the eons that just didn’t make it.But that doesn’t mean all these stories are sad; extinction is just a part of the long, long history of life on Earth. And some of the ways these species died out are actually pretty silly . . .In this fully illustrated encyclopedia, you’ll hear from the creatures who have faced extinction throughout the years–and learn what survival of the fittest means for those on evolution’s bad side.Nearly a million copies sold in Japan!

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