- Library Binding: 63 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins Canada / Library (July 15 1987)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0688067204
- ISBN-13: 978-0688067205
- Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 20.8 x 1.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 440 g
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From School Library Journal
Grade 3-5 Cole presents the evolution of Homo sapiens in a simple yet thorough manner. Comparisons between modern man and his ancestors center on the development of the pelvis, legs and feet, hands, jaws and teeth, and the brain, which receives the most attention. Advances in the development of tools and communication are also offered as evidence of our descent from the hominids. Written material is brief; a full two-thirds of each page is covered with finely detailed black-and-white pencil drawings and diagrams of those anatomical parts being discussed. Following the main text is an illustrated time line of human culture, synthesizing cultural achievements. The rise and fall of the previous species is not incorporated here, but is shown on a separate graph later in the book. A ``who's who among the hominids'': an artistic rendering of the profile, the scientific name, and a one- to two-paragraph description of each species is extremely useful, providing a concise presentation for comparison complete on a two-page spread. Cole finishes with speculation as to why the various species died out, touching on survival of the fittest and cross breeding. In all, this should be well received by the many children who are fascinated by prehistoric man. Denise L. Moll, Lone Pine Elementary School, West Bloomfield, Mich.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Fantastic for younger kids!, Oct 6 2008
By Jennifer L. Ware "literate mamma" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Human Body: How We Evolved (Hardcover)
I have been searching for a book that would give my preschooler a concept of human evolution. This is the exact book. Lots of pictures and clear descriptions. It delves deeper than any of the other children's books I have found that touch on human evolution and yet the language is more comprehensible to a young child. Typical of the quality of children's science writng we have come to expect from Cole. I only wish there was a newer edition.
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Excellent first book, Sep 14 2005
By Mark S - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Human Body: How We Evolved (Library Binding)
Though the vocabulary is for older kids or first time evolution explorers I found this book to be a great start. Usually books go into so much detail that it's hard to get a very basic understanding without too much scientific jargon. This one was very good at explaining and well laid out diagrams and pictures. It's 63 pages but most are only one-fourth full of text. I was lucky to find it at the library as Amazon has it out of print.
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