Books About Early Humans

The Best Early Humans Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about early humans? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Early Humans

How Humans Took Over the World
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2022

How Humans Took Over the World

By Yuval Noah Harari, Ricard Zaplana Ruiz (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Unstoppable Us series

Discover how humans became the planet's most dominant species.

208 pages· 30,926 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 4,401 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Explore the incredible journey of humankind from survival to dominance. Uncover how early humans harnessed fire, navigated by stars, and eventually reached the moon. What secrets made us unstoppable? Dive into this illustrated adventure to find out.
Sabertooths and the Ice Age
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005

Sabertooths and the Ice Age

By Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Book #12 in the Magic Tree House: Fact Tracker series

The book explores the Ice Age, its causes, and its effects on the environment and human populations.

128 pages· 5,888 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 806 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Join Jack and Annie as they unravel the mysteries of the Ice Age. Discover how early humans survived, who created the first cave paintings, and the fate of saber-toothed cats. This fact-finding journey is filled with intriguing details and vivid illustrations, perfect for young explorers eager to learn more about the world of their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. Dive into history and uncover the secrets of the past with these engaging nonfiction companions.
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