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How to build a human : in seven evolutionary steps

Turner, Pamela S. (author.). Gurche, John, (illustrator.). Charlesbridge (Firm), (publisher.).

Summary: "A celebrated science writer draws upon the most recent discoveries in paleoarchaeology and evolutionary biology to present the seven most important steps leading to Homo sapiens"--

Item details

  • ISBN: 9781623542504
  • ISBN: 1623542502
  • ISBN: 9781632897732
  • Physical Description: print
    ix, 166 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm
  • Publisher: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, 2022.

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-162) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: 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.
Target Audience Note:
Grades 5-6
Ages 10+ Charlesbridge.
Language Note:
Text in English
Awards Note:
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection
Horn Book Fanfare List, 2023.
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children, 2023.
School Library Journal Best Books, 2022.
Subject: Human evolution Juvenile literature
Homo erectus Juvenile literature
Human beings Juvenile literature
Evolutionary paleobiology Juvenile literature
Evolution
Homo erectus
Homme Évolution Ouvrages pour la jeunesse
Homo erectus Ouvrages pour la jeunesse
Homme Ouvrages pour la jeunesse
Paléobiologie évolutive Ouvrages pour la jeunesse
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General
Human beings
Evolutionary paleobiology
Homo erectus
Human evolution
Genre: Instructional and educational works.
Juvenile works.
Instructional and educational works.
Matériel d'éducation et de formation.

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  • 1 out of 1 copy are currently available at West Georgia Regional Library System.

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      Lithia Springs Betty C. Hagler Public Library
J 599.938 TURNE ( Send Text)
31057105118460 JUVENILE NONFICTION Available


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