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Footprints: Walk the Path of Our Earliest Ancestors

by Stephen Davies

A walk through deep prehistory

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A walk through deep prehistory

Lucy and the Laetoli footprints provide the entry point to a book about early hominids and the world they inhabited around 3.6 million years ago. Prehistoric landscapes and animals—including knife-toothed cats—are presented through illustrations with graphic-novel-style elements, alongside the scientific discoveries connected to Lucy and the footprints. The subject brings together fossil evidence, early bipedalism, and the environmental challenges of life before cities, farming, or fire, offering a visual introduction to a distant chapter of human history.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in prehistoric life and human origins
  • Young readers curious about fossils, paleontology, or Earth’s history
  • Families and educators seeking illustrated nonfiction with a science focus

Themes

Early hominids and bipedalismFossil discoveriesPrehistoric environments and animalsHuman origins

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Book overview

Discover the fascinating story of Lucy, the first known hominid to walk on two feet, in this beautifully illustrated book that connects us to our distant past.

Long before cities, farms, or even fire, our earliest ancestors walked a dangerous world of smoking volcanoes, fearsome predators, and wide-open plains where a single misstep could mean disaster.

Inspired by a remarkable fossil discovery called Lucy and the famous Laetoli footprints left by members of her species, step into our ancient past and walk the path that would one day lead to us.

EPIC TRUE STORY: Footprints takes readers back 3.6 million years to meet Lucy, the groundbreaking discovery that transformed our understanding of our ancient past.

GRAPHIC NOVEL-STYLE ELEMENTS: Ancient landscapes, extraordinary animals like knife-toothed cats, and dramatic prehistoric events are brought to life through gorgeous illustrations.

CAPTIVATING NONFICTION: Footprints blends scientific breakthroughs with engaging, page-turning storytelling. Young readers will be drawn into this fact-filled story!

Perfect for:

  • Gift-givers who are looking for a beautiful and educational book about prehistoric events
  • Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators looking for STEM books
  • Kids who dream of becoming paleontologists and fossil hunters, and who are interested in Earth's history
  • Fans of The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
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