How to Build a Human: In Seven Evolutionary Steps - Hardcover
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Availability:In StockContributor:Pamela S. Turner, John GurcheTheme:Chronological Period/PrehistoricAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2022-04-12Pages:176
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Charlesbridge PublishingISBN-13:9781623542504ISBN-10:1623542502UPC:9781623542504Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:History, Social Science, Science & NatureBook Topic:Prehistoric, Archaeology, Anatomy & PhysiologySize:10.10 x 7.60 x 0.90 inchesWeight:1.8Product ID:SC3BS4NW4M
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.
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.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Charlesbridge PublishingISBN-13:9781623542504ISBN-10:1623542502UPC:9781623542504Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:History, Social Science, Science & NatureBook Topic:Prehistoric, Archaeology, Anatomy & PhysiologySize:10.10 x 7.60 x 0.90 inchesWeight:1.8Product ID:SC3BS4NW4M
Pamela S. Turner has a master's degree in public health from the University of California, Berkeley, and an abiding fascination with science, animals, and evolution. She is the author of several award-winning books for young readers, including Samurai Rising, a YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award finalist, and Crow Smarts, winner of the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books. John Gurche is one of the most respected paleo-artists in the field. His works have appeared in National Geographic and Scientific American and at the American Museum of Natural History, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the Smithsonian Institution. www.gurche.com
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