Johanson, Donald C

The author describes his 1974 discovery of Lucy, a 3.2-million-year-old hominid, and examines paleontological findings since then, discussing their influence on the study of evolution.

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.

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

Recreation, as close as the facts would allow, of what life was like for a family more than 3 million years ago.

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.

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