Saint-Blanquat, Henri de

Describes human development during the late Stone Age when settlements were created and people made the transition from hunters to farmers.

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.

Traces the evolution of human beings from the creation of the universe to the advent of the Neanderthals. Also discusses how archaeologists use available evidence to reconstruct the past.