lesson 12.1

lesson 12.2

CHAPTER 12: Human History

12.1 PRIMATES

Primate Info Net

Use this resource to search for just about any kind of information related to primates.

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12.2 HOMINIDS

Hominid Evolution

A nicely illustrated overview of fossil hominds, this site includes 3-dimensional views of skulls and an article by Donald Johanson on meat-eating and hominid development.

Hominid Family Tree

This is a quick look at hominid lineage, including both Australopithecus and Homo lines.

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12.3 HOMO SAPIENS

The Descent of Man

Charles Darwin had his own take on human evolution, which you can read in his original 1871 text. This is one of many books available through the Classics at the Online Literature Library.

Evolution Update

An extensive listing of articles relating to evolutionary biology is available at this site. Visit the Human Origins and Evolution site.

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