<p><b>In this beautifully illustrated full-color hardback, young readers can journey through the history of humankind - from prehistory to the silicon age - and discover the developments that shaped our world. </b> <p>Award-winning author Anne Rooney explores how humans evolved from simple primates to become the planet's most dominant life-form. Readers can learn about human evolution, early hunter-gatherer societies and the emergence of the civilizations we recognize today. Featuring fun fact boxes, an illustrated timeline and a glossary of key terms, <i>The Story of Humans </i>presents information in a clear, easy-to-understand and entertaining way. <p>Subjects include: <br>- How speech first emerged<br> - How cooking helped our large brains to develop<br> - Why we stopped hunting, and became farmers<br> - How dogs and livestock came to live alongside us<br> - The origins of money<br> - The invention of the written word<br> - The rise of cities<br> - The rise of the nation<br> - The industrial revolution<br> - How modern technology has reshaped the planet in humans' image <p>Covering topics including biology, geography and history, this book is packed with stories and facts that will captivate young readers and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Perfect for readers aged 8+. <p><b>ABOUT THE SERIES: </b> <i>The Story of Everything </i>is a beautifully illustrated series for young readers which tells the story of life as we know it, from the big bang to evolution and the history of human development.</p>