The Rift Valley and the Archaeological Evidence of the First Humans (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781499463200)

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 hearths, and other evidence has furthered our understanding of the origins of modern humans. A timeline helps readers understand the chronology of the topic.

Author: Kristina Lyn Heitkamp
ISBN-10: 1499463200
ISBN-13: 9781499463200
Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2016
Pages: 64
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.60w x 0.40d