How to build a human : in seven evolutionary steps / Pamela S. Turner ; art by John Gurche.
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- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781623542504
- 1623542502
- A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The epic story of our evolution in seven big steps!
How did we become who we are? With trademark wit, acclaimed science writer Pamela S. Turner breaks down human evolution into the seven most important steps leading to Homo sapiens . How, when, and why did we-
1.stand up,
2.smash rocks,
3.get swelled heads,
4.take a hike,
5.invent barbecue,
6.start talking (and never shut up), and
7.become storytellers?
This fascinating, wickedly funny account of our evolutionary journey turns science into an irresistible story. Vetted by experts at the Smithsonian's Human Origins Program, the book also features incredibly detailed portraits by celebrated paleo-artist John Gurche that bring our early ancestors to life.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-162) and index.
"A celebrated science writer draws upon the most recent discoveries in paleoarchaeology and evolutionary biology to present the seven most important steps leading to Homo sapiens"-- Provided by publisher.
Ages 10+ Charlesbridge.
How We Started -- Step 1: We Stand Up -- Step 2: We Smash Rocks -- Step 3: We Get Swelled Heads -- Step 4: We Take a Hike -- Step 5: We Invent Barbecue -- Step 6: We Start Talking (and Never Shut Up) -- Step 7: We Become Storytellers -- Conclusion: We Dominate.
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection