Description:
Whether or not we know it, the sixth global extinction is already under way, propelled not by a meteor but by human activity on Earth. Take a long step forward into the year 4847 with the help of stunning pop-ups portraying eight fantastical creatures, along with spreads and flaps presenting details about each one. Paper engineer Shawn Sheehy envisions the aftermath of extinction as a flourishing ecosystem centered around fictional creatures that could evolve from existing organisms. Promising high appeal for science-fiction fans of all ages – and plenty of food for discussion – this evolutionary extravaganza offers a time line of the six extinction events in Earth’s history, a “field guide” to each creature, a diagram of species relationships, a habitat map of the (imagined) ruins of Chicago, and an illuminating author’s note.
About the Creators:
Shawn Sheehy is the award-winning creator of Welcome to the Neighborwood. Passionate about pop-up books, he works sculpturally with the book format and presents workshops on pop-up engineering across the country. He lives in Chicago.
Jordi Solano is the illustrator of Swimming with Sharks by Heather Lang. He lives in Spain.
Specifications:
| Author | Shawn Sheehy |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Jordi Solano |
| Format | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780763687885 |
| Trim Size | 10 1/4" x 11 9/16" in |
| # of Pages | 40 |
| Age Range | 14 – and up |
| On-Sale Date | 20181009 |