human evolution

Text and photographs examine the evolution of humans from the early hominids to homo sapiens of today.

A collection of over 300 full-color photographs and over forty detailed illustrations describing the social structure of the Stone Age civilization.

Controversial fossil hunter Don Johanson tells about his quest to unravel the mystery of human origins.

Examines how significant fossil finds and new theories have been used by scientists to trace human evolution.

Reveals how developments in the cutting-edge science of population genetics have made it possible to link every human on earth back to one man who lived in Africa more than six thousand years ago.

Reports on what researchers have learned about the blood, brains, and bodies of chimpanzees, highlighting areas in which they differ and are similar to humans.

Investigates not only how humans evolved anatomically, but how they aquired the qualities that make them human, consciousness, creativity, and culture.