The Rift Valley and the Archaeological Evidence of the First Humans |
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| Author:
| Heitkamp, Kristina Lyn |
| Series title: | The First Humans and Early Civilizations Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4994-6318-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2016 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $13.95 |
Book Description:
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East Africa's Rift Valley has proven a rich source of information about our distant ancestors. Fossil finds there, including the famous Lucy and Turkana Boy, have permanently altered our understanding of how modern humans evolved. Readers will learn about the other hominins--such as the species "Homo erectus" and the genus "Australopithecus"--who help fill out the human family tree. The engaging text explains how archaeologists' discoveries of bones, tools, early art, evidence of...
More DescriptionEast Africa's Rift Valley has proven a rich source of information about our distant ancestors. Fossil finds there, including the famous Lucy and Turkana Boy, have permanently altered our understanding of how modern humans evolved. Readers will learn about the other hominins--such as the species "Homo erectus" and the genus "Australopithecus"--who help fill out the human family tree. The engaging text explains how archaeologists' discoveries of bones, tools, early art, evidence of hearths, and other evidence has furthered our understanding of the origins of modern humans. A timeline helps readers understand the chronology of the topic.