A history of the world's early civilizations, from the Sumerians and Egyptians to those of China and India, describing the customs and accomplishments of each.
In two parallel stories, an intelligent female member of a prehistoric tribe becomes instrumental in advancing the lot of her people, and the daughter of a paleontologist is visiting him on a dig in Africa when important fossil remains are discovered.
Left behind when the other cave dwellers move on, a small caveman rescues a mammoth and learns new skills that help him become the leader of his tribe.
A reference book dealing with prehistoric man; such early civilizations as the Sumerians, Minoans, and Babylonians; and later societies including the Vikings, Normans, and Mayas.
Surveys early periods of human history and settlement from hunting and gathering to farming to the development of metals and the establishment of the first cities.