First humans and early civilizations

Readers will learn how archaeologists use evidence to piece together what life was like during the Upper Paleolithic Era.

This title paints a vivid picture of the Mesolithic, a key period of human history.

Readers will learn about hominids, such as the species "Homo erectus" and the genus "Australopithecus", who help fill out the human family tree.

Looks at the major changes that occurred during the Neolithic Era, discussing the beginnings of agriculture and domestication of animals.