In this beautifully illustrated full-colour 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-formReaders 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 learningPerfect 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.

Format Inbunden Omfång 128 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Arcturus Publishing Ltd Utgivningsdatum 2023-06-30 ISBN 9781839403712