The Lucy Man: The Scientist Who Found the Most Famous Fossil Ever!

by Cap Saucier

Book Overview

This revealing biography, written for a younger audience of school-age children, describes Donald Johanson's remarkable life and career. In 1974, Johanson discovered "Lucy" (Australopithecus afarensis)--the first skeleton of an upright-walking human ancestor that was mostly complete and well-preserved .Johanson went on to discover an entire group of Lucy's species, called the First Family. He has also co-written nine books and narrated and hosted...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1616144335
• ISBN13: 9781616144333
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 12