"A great introduction to a subject not often covered in children's nonfiction.seamlessly blends history, mythology, science and technology." -- Canadian Children's Book News "Birmingham takes readers on a lively tour of the many ways people have sought to cheat death throughout history.a visually striking, thought-provoking look at a topic that will encourage further investigation." -- School Library Journal "This fun, enjoyable read manages to inform and entertain--a combination perhaps as rare as the fountain of youth--and will be a welcome addition to both school and public libraries." -- Booklist "A tasty distillation of history, religion, chemistry, biology, technology, and pop culture." -- Kirkus Reviews "Birmingham offers a wide-ranging look at the myths.scientific efforts.
and religious traditions surrounding the extension of life." -- Publisher's Weekly "A must-read for anyone interested in science, magic, and everything in between." -- Foreword Reviews , a Best YA Title of Winter 2016 "Humorous but informative.with fun facts and thought-provoking info.that is sure to pique the interest of even the least morbid kids." -- Quill & Quire " A Beginner's Guide to Immortality has it all. Highly recommended." -- Canadian Review of Materials "A cornucopia of wise and wacky ways people have tried to achieve immortality, Birmingham's witty book will appeal to even the most reluctant readers.
this handy reference tool offers an endless bounty of possible cross-curricular discussion ideas and topics for teachers, including science, social studies, and history." National Reading Campaign "Whimsical.quirky.humorous and engaging. A must-read for anyone interested in science, magic, and everything in between." -- Foreword Reviews "A highly recommended title that will fascinate readers from 9 to 90." -- Resource Links "Light-hearted and, often, tongue-in-cheek.breezy enough in its style to be an enjoyable casual read, this beginner's guide also asks interesting questions.
Recommended." -- School Library Connection.