"The appendix seems useless. Most people s baby toes are so small, they seem unimportant. There are so many odd parts of the human body, each page of this volume is able to reveal fascinating adaptations of the body readers didn t even know they wanted to know! Including up-to-date scientific findings explained in understandable and age-appropriate language, the main content satisfies readers curiosity as well as parts of the science curriculum. Full-color...

Describes the role of fossils in tracing human evolution and compares Neanderthal people and their culture with the people of today.

Discusses research and theories concerning the earliest human beings.

Discusses human evolution and the search for the earliest forms of humans, examining the Neanderthals, Homo erectus, the variety of fossils found in Africa, and the early apelike hominids.

Explores the facts and questions of human evolution through hands-on activities, crafts, and experiences.

"Describes the emergence of humankind out of Africa, charting the course of human development from 7 million years ago to today, highlighting the development of diversity among peoples and our ability to invent and discover"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the tools and methods used to study human origins and discusses milestones in human evolution, human movement across the planet, and the beginnings of being human through language, music, art, and technology.

Introduces readers to the development of species on Earth. Find out how characteristics are passed from one generation to the next, learn about survival of the fittest, and discover how dinosaurs were wiped out.