{"product_id":"how-to-build-a-human-in-seven-evolutionary-steps","title":"How to Build a Human: In Seven Evolutionary Steps by Turner, Pamela S.","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe epic story of our evolution in seven big steps!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow did we become who we are? With trademark wit, acclaimed science writer Pamela S. Turner breaks down human evolution into the seven most important steps leading to \u003ci\u003eHomo sapiens\u003c\/i\u003e. How, when, and why did we: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1.stand up, \u003cbr\u003e2.smash rocks, \u003cbr\u003e3.get swelled heads, \u003cbr\u003e4.take a hike, \u003cbr\u003e5.invent barbecue, \u003cbr\u003e6.start talking (and never shut up), and \u003cbr\u003e7.become storytellers? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis fascinating, wickedly funny account of our evolutionary journey turns science into an irresistible story. Vetted by experts at the Smithsonian's Human Origins Program, the book also features incredibly detailed portraits by celebrated paleo-artist John Gurche that bring our early ancestors to life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pamela S. Turner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlesbridge Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/12\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 7.60w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781623542504\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2022 pg. 37\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2022 pg. 92\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2022 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePamela S. Turner has a master's degree in public health from the University of California, Berkeley, and an abiding fascination with science, animals, and evolution. She is the author of several award-winning books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eSamurai Rising\u003c\/i\u003e, a YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award finalist, and \u003ci\u003eCrow Smarts\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the AAAS\/Subaru SB\u0026amp;F Prize for Excellence in Science Books. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJohn Gurche is one of the most respected paleo-artists in the field. His works have appeared in \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e and at the American Museum of Natural History, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the Smithsonian Institution. www.gurche.com","brand":"Charlesbridge Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42480527409305,"sku":"9781623542504","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/img_226d4dd9-4b46-4fec-a682-23f7b27bf94d.jpg?v=1724532393","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/how-to-build-a-human-in-seven-evolutionary-steps","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}