Smithsonian Intimate Guide to Human Origins

I read this after reading "The Last Human", and the pair make a very good introduction into Human Origins and Early Humans. After reading these two, you'll be ready to start reading about prehistoric art.

Finally, an explanation of evolution that is easy for the lay person to understand. The book is clear, concise and informative. A lot of detail is left out, but, I think that for the beginner, it is very appropriate. I have tried to read a lot of the books discussing the DNA breakthroughs involved with evolution, and I usually felt that I needed a PhD. This book did an excellent job of discussing basic evolutionary facts and theories. The pictures are awesome as well. I believe that this book would be good for a junior or senior highschool student, as well as any adult interested in learning about this subject.

This book was less than 10 dollars but printed on high quality paper with very good pictures that go with the readings. It is written more or less like a text book and broken up as such. It is easy to understand and easy to read. A very good overview of the subject of human evolution and the recent theories and discoveries in the topic.

Smithsonian Intimate Guide to Human Origins

Well written easy to understand, wonderful pictures and graffics. This book is a great place to start learning about human origins. If you have a background on the subject the book also provides valued in depth information on genetics as it relates to tracing our orgins. Great Pictures and well illustrated.

I had to purchase this book for anthropology in school, but after opening it to check it out, I couldn't put it down! It offered so much information in such an interesting way. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about anthropology and evolution.