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Greenwood Biographies Ser.: Leakeys : A Biography by Mary Bowman-Kruhm (2005, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-100313329850
ISBN-139780313329852
eBay Product ID (ePID)46023486
Product Key Features
Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Number of Pages172 Pages
Publication NameLeakeys : a Biography
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
SubjectArchaeology, Cultural Heritage, Human Geography, Anthropology / General, Paleontology, Science & Technology
TypeStudy Guide
AuthorMary Bowman-Kruhm
Subject AreaSocial Science, Science, Biography & Autobiography
SeriesGreenwood Biographies Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight14.9 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceElementary/High School
LCCN2005-016821
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Well-researched chapters help students answer typical inquiry-based research questions. The Leakeys thoroughly recounts the history of the family....Accurate, accessible biography that goes beyond facts to create an engaging profile of exceptional personalities."-School Library Journal, '[P]resents a concise biography of three generations of the Leakey family of paleo-anthropologists. Using plain language and an informal style, Bowman-Krum recounts the personal lives of the Leakeys and describes their discoveries, publications, and impact on our understanding of human origins and evolution. Supplemental materials include a timeline and a glossary.'-Reference & Research Book News, "Well-researched chapters help students answer typical inquiry-based research questions. The Leakeys thoroughly recounts the history of the family….Accurate, accessible biography that goes beyond facts to create an engaging profile of exceptional personalities." - School Library Journal, "[P]resents a concise biography of three generations of the Leakey family of paleo-anthropologists. Using plain language and an informal style, Bowman-Krum recounts the personal lives of the Leakeys and describes their discoveries, publications, and impact on our understanding of human origins and evolution. Supplemental materials include a timeline and a glossary."- Reference & Research Book News, "Well-researched chapters help students answer typical inquiry-based research questions. The Leakeys thoroughly recounts the history of the family....Accurate, accessible biography that goes beyond facts to create an engaging profile of exceptional personalities."- School Library Journal, "[P]resents a concise biography of three generations of the Leakey family of paleo-anthropologists. Using plain language and an informal style, Bowman-Krum recounts the personal lives of the Leakeys and describes their discoveries, publications, and impact on our understanding of human origins and evolution. Supplemental materials include a timeline and a glossary." - Reference & Research Book News, "[P]resents a concise biography of three generations of the Leakey family of paleo-anthropologists. Using plain language and an informal style, Bowman-Krum recounts the personal lives of the Leakeys and describes their discoveries, publications, and impact on our understanding of human origins and evolution. Supplemental materials include a timeline and a glossary."-Reference & Research Book News, "ÝP¨resents a concise biography of three generations of the Leakey family of paleo-anthropologists. Using plain language and an informal style, Bowman-Krum recounts the personal lives of the Leakeys and describes their discoveries, publications, and impact on our understanding of human origins and evolution. Supplemental materials include a timeline and a glossary."-Reference & Research Book News, "Well-researched chapters help students answer typical inquiry-based research questions. The Leakeys thoroughly recounts the history of the family....Accurate, accessible biography that goes beyond facts to create an engaging profile of exceptional personalities." -- School Library Journal "[P]resents a concise biography of three generations of the Leakey family of paleo-anthropologists. Using plain language and an informal style, Bowman-Krum recounts the personal lives of the Leakeys and describes their discoveries, publications, and impact on our understanding of human origins and evolution. Supplemental materials include a timeline and a glossary." -- Reference & Research Book News, "Well-researched chapters help students answer typical inquiry-based research questions. The LeakeyS≪/i> thoroughly recounts the history of the family….Accurate, accessible biography that goes beyond facts to create an engaging profile of exceptional personalities." - School Library Journal, 'Well-researched chapters help students answer typical inquiry-based research questions. The Leakeys thoroughly recounts the history of the family....Accurate, accessible biography that goes beyond facts to create an engaging profile of exceptional personalities.'-School Library Journal
TitleLeadingThe
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal301/.092/2 B
Table Of ContentSeries Foreword Dedication and Acknowledgments Introduction Significant Events in the Lives of the Leakeys A Fact-finding Mission (Forward to the Past) In the Beginning (Louis, 1925-1933) Positive Choices, Negative Voices (Mary, 1913-1936; Louis, 1933-1936) War and Children: Real Time (1937-1946) Peace and Turmoil, Personal and Political (1947-1958) Human History Carved in Bone (1959-1971) Skull Drudgery and Skullduggery (1972-1977) Contentious, Contention, and a Critical Condition (1978-1988) Burning His Tusks behind Him (1989-2003) But Wait, There's More (2004 and Beyond) Glossary Bibliography
SynopsisDescribes the lives of three generations of the first family of paleoanthropology, and their quest for fossil evidence of human origins., Three generations of Leakeys have dug in East Africa for fossil evidence that answers questions about human origins. Louis and Mary, husband and wife, began what would turn into decades of research and fieldwork, often disproving common theories and beliefs of the time. Son Richard followed in his parents' foot steps, along with his wife Meave, and made spectacular finds as well. Today, Louise, the oldest daughter of Richard and Meave, continues the family tradition with fieldwork in northern Kenya., Three generations of Leakeys have dug in East Africa for fossil evidence that answers questions about human origins. Louis and Mary, husband and wife, began what would turn into decades of research and fieldwork, often disproving common theories and beliefs of the time. Son Richard followed in his parents' foot steps, along with his wife Meave, and made spectacular finds as well. Today, Louise, the oldest daughter of Richard and Meave, continues the family tradition with fieldwork in northern Kenya. The Leakey family's achievements have had an enormous impact on our knowledge of human origins and evolution. This biography describes their life in detail, including their discoveries, publications, controversies, and legacy. A timeline, glossary, and bibliography of print and electronic sources supplement the material.
LC Classification NumberGN282.5
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