fossil hominids

Describes the discovery in Africa of a nearly complete skeleton of a teenage male that may represent the "missing link" between apes and modern humans and provides a step-by-step analysis of the find and its significance.

Chronicles the period in evolution during which human beings progressed from simians to hominids, citing the pivotal roles of climate, ecology, and geological movements while predicitng future changes.

Discusses the evolution of the human species, relates the distinctions that set humans apart from apes, and explains how and why we developed social and cultural organizations.

Controversial fossil hunter Don Johanson tells about his quest to unravel the mystery of human origins.

Examines theories of evolution, the Great Apes, the origins of language, extinct species, and the global expansion that precipitated adaptation and diversity.

Tells the story of how Professor Lee Berger and his nine-year-old son used Google Earth to find a new way to study the history of human evolution.

Discusses the various hominids which preceded man as we know him today, as deduced from their fossil remains.

Examines recent discoveries and DNA technology used in reevaluating archaeological evidence about Neandertals.