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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.