fossil man

A biography of the Leaky family which has dominated the small but fiercely competitive realm of paleoanthropology, and looks at how their powerful personalities shaped the direction of research and influenced scientific debate.

Text and photographs examine the evolution of humans from the early hominids to homo sapiens of today.

Describes the discovery of the oldest, most complete skeleton of any erect walking human ancestor ever found in 1974 in Ethiopia.

Provides information on the career of paleoanthropologist Donald Johanson, known for his 1974 discovery of "Lucy" the oldest, best preserved skeleton of any erect-walking human ever found; answers questions about human origins; and includes photographs and profiles of over fifty of the most significant early human fossils.

Follows scientists in the field and chronicles debates behind the scenes in the study of human fossils.

Highlights the accomplishments of the family of paleoarchaeologists which made important fossil discoveries in Africa.

A survey of the study of human evolution, offering a history of fossil discoveries and an insider's look at how the finds have been interpreted and misinterpreted through time.

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

Examines the life of the noted anthropologist and describes her discoveries digging for fossils of our ancestors in East Africa.

Surveys the evolutionary ancestors of modern humans and describes the ways in which we evolved by examining fossils of prehistoric apes, pre-humans, and early humans.