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Humans are the dominant species on the planet. But how did we get here? Human Origins takes the reader on a fascinating 7-million-year journey from our earliest primordial ape-like roots through to the present day.For almost a hundred years, scientists have been trying to decipher the secrets of humanity’s evolution. At first, they relied on rare pieces of ancient skulls and bone fragments. But every year, they make new discoveries, uncover new fossils and develop new techniques to tease apart the story of our evolution. So far, from skeletons to teeth, humanity has found more than 6,000 hominin individuals. These individuals span several species, all of which tell the tale of human evolution: how our brains changed over time, what we ate, how we lived. Including the latest scientific findings, Human Origins will also look at some of the biggest questions that remain: What makes humans unique? Where did the Neanderthals go? And are humans still evolving?

Written by The Sky at Night's Dame Dr Maggie Aderin, this is an essential guide to the latest James Webb images, revealing what these discoveries mean for our understanding of the universe and human history.‘Dr Maggie Aderin offers a stunning insight into the incredible galaxies that surround us’ - Sandi Toksvig‘Maggie Aderin adds a depth of understanding that is rarely found in illustrated books. A collection of wonders’ - Brian CleggCan the James Webb Space Telescope really see the past? Bringing their passion and expert knowledge of space, Dr Maggie Aderinand Sarah Wild take readers on a journey back in time to explore the creation and formation of our solar system, galaxies and other exoplanetary systems in the universe. Beginning in our own galaxy, this stunning book uses the James Webb Space Telescope's cinematic images as route markers towards this cosmic dawn, revealing the mesmerizing pictures' secrets and explaining some of cosmology's greatest mysteries, from the shape of the universe to the nature of dark matter.Featuring incredible space photography, Dr Maggie Aderin and Sarah Wild demystify the pictures from deep space and explain the essential science behind each discovery. The perfect science encyclopedia for fans of the night sky, astronomy and planets or anyone on the lookout for beautiful photography books.Also available:Webb's Universe (9781789295726)