Your Inner Fish: A Journey into the 3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human Body

Your Inner Fish: A Journey into the 3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human Body by Neil Shubin
(2009, Vintage)
ISBN Number: 978-0307277459

From http://tiktaalik.uchicago.edu/book.html

Why do we look the way we do? What does the human hand have in common with the wing of a fly? Are breasts, sweat glands, and scales connected in some way? To better understand the inner workings of our bodies and to trace the origins of many of today's most common diseases, we have to turn to unexpected sources: worms, flies, and even fish.

Supporting Materials: 
  • A three-part series on PBS titled "Your Inner Fish" reveals how our bodies are the legacy of fish, reptile, and primate ancestors. Video clips, interactives, an image gallery, and classroom resources are available at: http://www.pbs.org/your-inner-fish/home/.
  • Discussion questions relating to the book are available on the book website and in the attached file below.
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Recommended Grade: 
High School