The Humans

by Jonny Marx, Charlie Davis (Illustrator)

This book showcases the greatest achievements of ancient civilisations, peoples and iconic figures from history. From the Nubians to the Native Americans, and the Akkadians to the Aztecs, our predecessors have pioneered a plethora of wonderful and wacky inventions, technologies and practices. They've constructed monumental buildings and sprawling cities, created languages, modes of transport, art, medicines, music, stories, myths and more.

Let's delve into the past and discover what humankind accomplished in the centuries and millennia since the first civilisations were formed…

Genres: Nonfiction, History

64 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2020

About the author

Jonny Marx lives in London, where he works as a children's book editor and author.

From a compendium of mythical monsters and a chronology of prehistoric creatures, to books about crime capers, lost unicorns, incredible human beings and humankind, Jonny has worked on more than 60 titles (and counting!).

Reviews

[Felix · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Humans was an interesting and in depth story about our past civilizations. I also liked the timeline at the end of the book.

[Ophelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love non-fiction like this book. Wonderfully set out, fantastic illustrations, perfect level of detail. Excellent book for ages 8-13

[Book Inspector · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is truly stunning! I absolutely adored the artwork. This book tells us about humans, that there are so many different types of humans depending on the area people lived throughout the centuries. This book explains different civilisations from all over the world. It tells the reader how these civilisations influenced the modern world, what they created and how they lived in that particular time and place. The reader is also able to learn about famous people from that civilisation or the names of the Gods they worshipped.

The information is very easy to digest, and it is not overbearing with writing. I have been taught a very limited amount at school about ancient civilisations, that is why I really liked the opportunity to learn more from this book, even though I am an adult. I love how this book is designed. It is pretty big, and the pages are made out of thick card paper, so I am pretty sure, that this book will last quite a long time. 🙂

So, to conclude, if your little one likes history, and is curious to learn more about humans from different times and places, this book is perfect! The illustrations are absolutely fabulous, and I know my nephews will like it. I hope you will give this book a go, and like me, will be able not only to teach the young ones but will learn something new yourself.

[Lucy-May · Rating 5 out of 5]

This gorgeous book is wonderfully educational & exceptionally illustrated & I really, really enjoyed reading it. This book is full of genuinely interesting facts about civilisations of the past & it’s been created in a way that made it interesting for me, a 24-year-old, & a way that will thrill & enrapture children of all ages. The book is diverse in its topics & illustrations, & I loved seeing so many women featured! The characters are all drawn in a way that makes it clear that the whole world is not white, & that it never has been, & I love how vibrant all of the clothing is. I honestly learnt quite a lot from this book & I found myself saying “mum, did you know...” just like I did as a child when she bought me books like this. I wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone who is interested in evolution & ancient history, regardless of age, because I’m certain it will inspire a desire to learn in every single reader.

I was sent a copy of this book by the publisher in return for an honest review.

[Vinamrata · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very little mentioned about the whole of Asia, which is the biggest continent and home to countless cultures and people.