The Story of Humans: From Prehistory to the Present

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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>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.