"This work is based on Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution, copyright © 2023 by Cat Bohannon. Originally published in hardcover by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, an imprint and division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York, in 2023"--Title page verso

Milk -- Womb -- Perception -- Legs -- Tools -- Brain -- Voice -- Menopause -- Love

"The groundbreaking New York Times bestseller is now adapted for young adults! This is the 200-million-year story of how the female body gave rise to the human species and forever shaped life on Earth and what that means for us in the future. Why do women live longer than men? Why do girls score better in every academic subject than boys until puberty, when suddenly their scores plummet? Is the female brain "wired differently?" These questions and common debates around scientific claims are thoughtfully examined in this adaptation perfect for young people. This brand-new adaptation is a friendly, funny, and engaging read. It explores teen-related topics such as mental health and the biology behind it, including insights on how adolescent brains are going through all kinds of changes, and shifting hormones. Author Cat Bohannon explains the roots of sexism and shows how, though it may have even served some evolutionary purpose long ago, it no longer serves us today, and it's high time we leave it in the past. Filled with amazing stories of both past and present, Eve will delight any young reader looking to understand the body-its amazing history, its wondrous capability, its oddities and mysteries, and its relevance to so many issues captivating contemporary thought and discussion"--

Ages 14+

Grades 10-12