Human Migration: Investigate the Global Journey of Humankind

Description

About 200,000 years ago, humans arose as a species on the continent of Africa. How did they get to the rest of the world? When did they leave, why, and what did they use for transportation? Whether by bamboo raft or Boeing 747, whether to escape political persecution or because of climate change, migration is a recurring pattern throughout the human history of the world. In Human Migration: Investigate the Global Journey of Humankind, readers ages 12 to 15 retrace the paths taken by our ancestors, starting with the very first steps away from African soil. Understanding who has migrated, from where, when, and why helps us understand the shared history of humans across the world and the future that links us together. Kids discover how archaeologists, paleoanthropologists, linguists, and geneticists piece together different parts of the puzzle of ancient migration. Open-ended, inquiry-based activities and links to primary sources help readers draw inferences and analyze how these human journeys have changed where and how people live. Human Migration takes readers on a journey from our common ancestry to our shared future on an increasingly fragile planet.

Judy Dodge Cummings has taught American history for 25 years. She has a BA in Broadfield Social Studies and an MFA in Creative Writing for Children and Teens. She is the author of The American Revolution: Experience the Battle for Independence for Nomad Press, plus numerous articles and books including The Civil War and Exploring Polar Regions. Judy lives in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Tom Casteel is an illustrator and cartoonist with a master's degree from the Center for Cartoon Studies. Tom has illustrated several books for Nomad Press, including Natural Disasters: Investigate Earth's Most Destructive Forces; Cities: Discover How They Work; and Explorers of the New World: Discover the Golden Age of Exploration. Tom lives in South Bend, Indiana.

Praise for Human Migration: Investigate the Global Journey of Humankind School Library Connection "...Three of the special features of the book are primary source extensions that encourage students to use their smartphones or tablets to explore resources further, vocabulary labs that help the students learn new words related to the topic, and Inquire & Investigate labs that are hands-on activities students may do to really dig deeper... Recommended" National Science Teachers Association RECOMMENDS "... I highly recommend this well--written book. It covers topics in all of the sciences, from anthropology, to environmental science to biology as well as history and geography. This would be an excellent resource book for the middle school teacher. " Booklist Online "...The time table at the beginning of text is helpful, as is the book's most fun feature, QR codes that link videos to the text. This is a good overview of the topic for middle-grade social studies classrooms." Dr. Miguel G. Vilar, Science Manager, The Genographic Project, National Geographic Society "... a thoroughly researched and well-written book... I highly recommend the book." James E. Lassiter, Ph.D., Director and Ethnographer, Migration Anthropology Consultants "This book is a valuable introduction to the study of humankind and human migration... " Praise for other books by Judy Dodge Cummings: The American Revolution: Experience the Battle for Independence School Library Journal "Featuring a lively page design, this volume asks readers a series of questions to prompt them to consider the American Revolution... pages are filled with sidebars, vocabulary words, and definitions, and QR codes that provide access to primary sources. A useful resource." Jamie Kallio, author and youth services librarian, Chicago, Illinois "A fresh look at a defining moment in American history. Provides a full picture of the experience of American independence as our new country found its way." Jodi Baker, elementary teacher, adjunct professor, and educational consultant "This interactive book will captivate the imaginations of young readers. Hearing both sides of the story encourages students to think for themselves and reflect upon the historical causes and effects of the American Revolution." Claire Rudolf Murphy, author "The primary source material is exceptional, featuring the stories of not only colonial leaders, but also the often ignored people behind the scenes--the women, children, black slaves, and Native Americans who also played a part. Cummings' clear explanations of events make this book a valuable addition to the study of the colonial period."