man, prehistoric

Story of Kiin in love with one of Chagak's sons but promised to the other on the Aleutian Islands of nine thousand years ago.

Describes the simple and useful artifacts developed by prehistoric man which led to the production of a food surplus--the first cultural triumph of mankind that made possible the further development of civilization.

Provides profiles of early man such as Homo habilis, Homo erectus, Australopithecus and Neanderthal Man. Also covers prehistoric Homo sapiens.

Fourteen-year-old Shiva submits to an ordeal in the frozen wasteland north of her tribe's camp, to test her potential for becoming shaman for the Shingu people. Sequel to "Shiva" and "Shiva Accused.".

Combines the efforts of several modern scientists to explain the ancient mystery of Stonehenge; who built it and why? How was it built and when?.

Presents recent theories on man's origins from both the study of fossils and the study of molecules.

Describes seven early civilizations and how their existence was discovered by archaeologists.

Surveys the development of early people from cave dwellers to users of fire, tools, and language, as well as the development of agriculture and early cities.

Traces the development of man from Ramapithecus, a small ape-like creature, to Cro-Magnon man, who first appeared in Europe about 40,000 years ago.