In this beautifully illustrated full-color hardback, young readers can
journey through the history of humankind - from prehistory to the
silicon age - and discover the developments that shaped our world.
Award-winning author Anne Rooney explores how humans evolved from simple
primates to become the planet's most dominant life-form. Readers can
learn about human evolution, early hunter-gatherer societies and the
emergence of the civilizations we recognize today. Featuring fun fact
boxes, an illustrated timeline and a glossary of key terms, The Story
of Humans presents information in a clear, easy-to-understand and
entertaining way.
Subjects include:
- How speech first emerged
- How cooking helped our large brains to develop
- Why we stopped hunting, and became farmers
- How dogs and livestock came to live alongside us
- The origins of money
- The invention of the written word
- The rise of cities
- The rise of the nation
- The industrial revolution
- How modern technology has reshaped the planet in humans' image
Covering topics including biology, geography and history, this book is
packed with stories and facts that will captivate young readers and
inspire a lifelong love of learning. Perfect for readers aged 8+.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Story of Everything is a beautifully
illustrated series for young readers which tells the story of life as we
know it, from the big bang to evolution and the history of human
development.