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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2010
Gr 8-Up The authors have taken an unusual approach in this look at members of the human family tree. Rather than sketch all of human prehistory, they focus on four particular discoveries, noting the deductions that scientists have made and the debates that these conclusions have sparked. The finds that they detail are Turkana Boy, Lapedo Child, Kennewick Man, and Ötzi the Iceman. This approach will be helpful for students as it makes clear the type of work done by paleontologists, archaeologists, and their il...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
This book covers four famous cases of human fossil remains: Turkana Boy, Lapedo Child, Kennewick Man, and Iceman. The engaging text firs...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on March 1, 2010
A good treatment of the topic. Clearly discusses and explains the significance...Log In or Sign Up to Read More