antiquities, prehistoric

Examines the lives of prehistoric humans and the tools they used, explains why scientists believe all humans are descended from the same woman, follows researchers as they attempt to re-create the life of Otzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old skeleton, and discusses the importance of the Nile to ancient Egyptian civilization.

Discusses new discoveries and innovations about Neanderthals and provides an assessment of the species.

Engaging and enlightening, this book presents new evidence of transoceanic visitors to America, hundreds, even thousands, of years before the time of European exploration.

An introduction to prehistory that uses illustrations, maps, photographs, fact boxes, and Internet resources to help children learn about how prehistoric people lived.

Looks at the creative, technological, and social explosion that occurred 50,000 years ago that caused humans to dominate the planet. Also examines what contributed to this breakthrough of the mind and where this power may lead us.

This book combines artifacts created by ancient humans with illustrations and describes the lives of early humans, from the invention of tools to their religious beliefs.

Presents an illustrated introduction to the prehistory of humans, discussing the invention of tools, hunters and gatherers, burials and beliefs, art and crafts, early homes, the birth of agriculture, villages and cities, stone architecture, and animals.