Humans by Professor Alice Roberts - ISBN: 9780241682746
Hardcover
Unremarkable ape bodies, extraordinary brains: How did we conquer the world?
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Humans

The Evolution of a Species

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    320 pages

  • Release Date

    16 June 2026

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Summary

Humans - who are we? Physically, we’re unremarkable in the animal world - a hairless ape. But somehow, in combination, our characteristics make us remarkable.

How can our fingers open this book with such precision, prising apart pages just a fraction of a millimetre thick? How can we understand the symbols in it and read the thoughts someone has transferred to the page? With our union of dexterity and brain power, we discovered ways of finding food and beating the elements not only in…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780241682746
ISBN-10:0241682746
Author:Professor Alice Roberts, DK
Publisher:Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint:DK
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:16 June 2026
Weight:1.21kg
Dimensions:266mm x 201mm x 31mm
About The Author

Professor Alice Roberts

We believe in the power of discovery. That’s why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

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