fossil hominids

Examines human evolution by considering the central issues of paleoanthropology and its evidence. Covers topics such as ancestors, migration, diversity, anatomy, society, bipedalism, tools, customs, and culture. Includes close-up photographs of evidence of Pre-australopithecines, Austalopithecines, and Homo species.

An account of a discovery that generates new insights into human origins.

Traces the history of humanity's proto-human ancestors and the first known humans with maps showing global changes in climate and terrain over the years, trace routes in early human migration, and sites of important archaeological discoveries.

Discusses the family whose discoveries led to breakthroughs in understanding human origins.

Traces the development of humans from Australopithecus to Cro-Magnon, focusing on methods of hunting and farming, artistic endeavors, religious rituals, and technological developments.

"Describes the search for the earliest human ancestors, from ancient apes to the australopiths"--Provided by publisher.

Explores prehistoric life during the Pleistocene and Holocene geologic epochs, during which times the earliest species of human beings formed the groundwork of human language and culture.

Discusses the human-like rock structures on Easter Island and speculates on how they may have gotten there.

Traces the history of the study of early man and explains what this study has revealed about his roots.