Every Bone Tells a Story

Hominin Discoveries, Deductions, and Debates

By Rubalcaba, Jill & Robertshaw, Peter

Publishers Summary:
Jill Rubalcaba and Peter Robertshaw recount the unearthing of four hominins--Turkana Boy, Lapedo Child, Kennewick Man, and Iceman. Each discovery leads not only to deductions that scientists made in laboratories, but also to controversial debates over the scientists' differences of opinion over how, or even if, the pieces fit together. Learn how specialized the field of archaeology has become and how new technology can change both scientists' theories and the way we view the past.

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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

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