Books About Prehistory

The Best Prehistory Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about prehistory? 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.

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Our 2 Favorite Books About Prehistory

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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

4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,325 ratings

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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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

Ultimate Dinosaur Rumble

By Jerry Pallotta, Rob Bolster (Illustrator) · Who Would Win? series

Sixteen dinosaurs compete in a tournament to see who is the roughest and toughest

32 pages· 2,308 words· Est. 26 min read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 213 ratings

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Summary: Dive into a prehistoric arena where sixteen mighty dinosaurs face off in a thrilling tournament. Discover fascinating details about each contender's anatomy and behavior as they battle for supremacy. Who will claim the title of ultimate dinosaur champion? Explore vivid illustrations and intriguing facts that bring these ancient creatures to life, and decide for yourself who deserves to win this epic clash of titans.

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