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How to Build a Human: In Seven Evolutionary Steps
Pamela S. Turner
Illustrator: John Gurche
Ages: 12+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Charlesbridge
ISBN: 978-1-62354-250-4
Keywords: Climate, human evolution, paleoarchiology
Recent scientific discoveries, combined with updated theories, shine a light on modern humans' evolutionary journey. Dramatic illustrations by a paleoartist. Maps. Extensive back matter.