human origins

Argues that the desire for meat, and the eating, hunting, and sharing of meat, spurred the expansion of human brain size that led to the success of the human species, and describes the continuing social impact of the sharing of meat.

Discusses the evolution of the human species, relates the distinctions that set humans apart from apes, and explains how and why we developed social and cultural organizations.

Explores the evolution of humankind--who we are, where we came from, and where we are going.

Discusses the evolution of man from his ape-like ancestors who roamed the earth 20 million years ago.

Examines theories of evolution, the Great Apes, the origins of language, extinct species, and the global expansion that precipitated adaptation and diversity.

Authors address the many difficulties and challenges in assembling a truly complete picture of human evolution.

Offers an overview of the fundamental concepts used to study and understand human origins and evolution, and explains what science has learned about how the species has evolved in response to its environment and needs.

The author explores the major steps in human evolution, and examines ancient fossils unearthed in the Sahara Desert as well as an analysis of DNA to provide clues to human ancestry.

Photographs and text explore the lives and characteristics of apes from Africa, focusing on gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, and orangutans; and discussing ape intelligence, daily needs, communication, social behaviors, stages of life, natural threats, and more.