The skull in the rock: how a scientist, a boy, and Google Earth opened a new window on human origins

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Author:
Berger, Lee, 1965-
Publisher:
National Geographic
Publication Date:
2012
Language:
English
Lexile measure:
1140L
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Chronicles the story behind one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of all time, explaining its significance for understanding human evolution and how it is shaping the thinking of the scientific community.

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Berger, Lee
Berger, Lee, -- 1965-
Excavations (Archaeology)
Excavations (Archaeology) -- South Africa -- Witwatersrand Region
Fossil hominids
Fossil hominids -- South Africa -- Witwatersrand Region
Human beings
Human beings -- Origin
Human evolution
Human evolution -- South Africa -- Witwatersrand Region
Origin
Paleoanthropology

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Contributors:
Aronson, Marc
ISBN:
9781426310539
9781426310102
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MG
Level 7.4, 2 Points
Lexile measure:
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