Humans: The Evolution of a Species
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Human evolution comes to life through vibrant illustrations and engaging insights drawn from archaeology, anthropology and other sciences. This visually rich guide explores the age-old questions we’ve asked about our origins in a fascinating new way.
Physically, we're unremarkable in the animal world - a hairless ape. But somehow, in combination, our characteristics make us remarkable.
How can our ears listen to this audiobook with such precision, differentiating each specific word? How can we understand the symbols in it and hear the thoughts someone has inferred?
With our union of dexterity and brain power, we discovered ways of finding food and beating the elements not only in our home on the African savanna, but i...






















