Eve (Adapted for Young Adults)

How the Female Body Shaped Human Evolution

By: Cat Bohannon

Narrated by: Cat Bohannon

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 at 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.

Critic reviews

"[A] thoughtful examination of gendered bodies that will be of interest to readers interested in the intersection of science and social attitudes. A powerful if somewhat overstuffed look at the science of female bodies." —Kirkus Reviews

"Will....resonate with those eager to understand their bodies, minds, and place in time." —Booklist

"This will intrigue high school students with an interest in the natural sciences or who just want to know the answers to essential questions of human biology." —School Library Journal