"Gripping and thought provoking ... In a neat trick, he has simplified the presentation for this younger audience." –
The New York Times ★ "An enticingly depicted intro to human history and archaeology, simply expressed but extensive and engaging." –
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Lively, engaging ... provocative reading." –
Booklist "An exciting, clear-eyed chronicle of the rise of Homo sapiens, and an essential book in helping us understand our past – and our potential." –Jeff Kinney, #1
New York Times-bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series