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Book

How to build a human : in seven evolutionary steps

Call Number

  • J 599.938 TURN (CEN, EAS, OSH)

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Publication Information

Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, 2022.

Physical Description

ix, 166 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm

Audience

Ages 10+ Charlesbridge.

Summary

"The epic story of our evolution in seven big steps! How did we become who we are? With trademark wit, acclaimed science writer Pamela S. Turner breaks down human evolution into the seven most important steps leading to Homo sapiens. How, when, and why did we: 1. stand up, 2. smash rocks, 3. get swelled heads, 4. take a hike, 5. invent barbecue, 6. start talking (and never shut up), and 7. become storytellers? This fascinating, wickedly funny account of our evolutionary journey turns science into an irresistible story. Vetted by experts at the Smithsonian's Human Origins Program, the book also features incredibly detailed portraits by celebrated paleo-artist John Gurche that bring our early ancestors to life."--

Contents

  • Forward / by Dr. Habiba Chirchir
  • Introduction
  • How we started
  • Step 1: We stand up
  • Step 2: We smash rocks
  • Step 3: We get swelled heads
  • Step 4: We take a hike
  • Step 5: We invent barbecue
  • Step 6: We start talking (and never shut up)
  • Step 7: We become storytellers
  • Conclusion: We dominate
  • Author's notes. A note on race ; More on evolution ; More about dating fossils, artifacts, and climate shifts.

Subjects

Added Authors

John Gurche