Sapiens A Graphic History: The Birth of Humankind Vol. 1 + The Pillars of Civilization Vol. 2

Great book for kids. Lots of pictures with good narration. Kids need these lessons. How the keypoints in our civilizations came up and lots of great things. If you want your kid to develop rationality and an understanding of the world early on, this book is the best.

“Most humans would never accept that their lives are governed by an imagined order. But let’s get this straight: All humans live inside the dreams of dead people. Humans are born into a world shaped by the myths of their ancestors… and none of them ever really break free“100,000 years ago, at least six human species inhabited the earth. Today there is just one: Homo sapiens. How did our species succeed in the battle for dominance? Why did our foraging ancestors create cities and kingdoms? How did we come to believe in gods, nations and human rights; to trust money, books and laws?In these illustrated adaptations of his bestselling book, the author tells the story of humankind's creation and evolution, exploring the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human".Volume One follows our biological evolution while Volume Two tracks our socio-psychological evolution. The books are in graphic novel format drawn in full colour with vibrant illustrations. As you read along you tend to notice the little details in each panel that shed light on our evolutionary history.The books are perfect for people like me who aren’t keen to delve into the scientific aspects or are intimidated by the length. The graphic versions determinedly stay away from being overly technical; rather presenting it in an entertaining way and adding humour to keep you engaged. Most importantly, this fabulous study in anthropology can be read and enjoyed by children as well as adults.For complete review, visit aquamarineflavours.wordpress.com