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What makes us human, and where did we come from? How did a clever ape climb down from the trees and change the world like no other animal has done before?
This large-format, highly illustrated book guides readers through the key aspects of the human story, from the anatomical changes that allowed us to walk upright and increased brain size in our ancestors, to the social, cultural and economic developments of our more recent cousins and our own species. Along the way, focus spreads take a closer look at some of the key species in our history, from the ancient Australopithecus Afarensis, 'Lucy', to our recent cousins the Neanderthals and ourselves, Homo sapiens.
Looking beyond the anatomical evolution of humans, this book explores how our culture and way of living has evolved, from how trails of cowry shells reveal early trade between tribes, to how and why humans first domesticated dogs, horses, and farm animals, and began settling in permanent villages and cities. Through digestible information and absorbing illustration, young readers will be given an insight into their own origins, and what it really means to be a human.
Contents
What's a Human?
Small Beginnings
Age of the Apes
How Do We Know Who Our Ancestors Were?
Walking Upright
'Ardi' the Walker
'Lucy' and the First Tools
Tool Makers
Handy Man
We Have Fire!
Upright Human
Somewhere to Live
Heidelberg Man
Neanderthals
Just Like Us?
Modern Humans
Out of Africa
Smart Hunters
Making Life Easier
Time to Eat!
Putting Down Roots
Running with Wolves
Villages, Towns and Cities
Buying and Selling
Health Care
Jewellery, Trinkets and Charms
Making a Mark
Good for the Soul
Look Who's Talking
Growing Up as a Human
The 'Hobbit': Our Last Cousin
Whatever Next?
Human Family Tree
Global Humans
Index
