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Discover the thrilling moment when our ancestors stood up. Millions of years ago in East Africa, a small hominin species known as Australopithecus afarensis roamed the savanna. When paleontologists found the skeleton of a young female nicknamed Lucy, they learned that this small-bodied, small-brained ancestor habitually walked on two legs, proving that bipedalism preceded brain growth. Lucy's Adventure retells that discovery for kids. Follow Lucy as she bravely takes her first upright steps. The story shows Lucy climbing trees, scampering on all fours and then practicing walking upright. Climate change pushed early hominins out of forests and onto open savannas; standing upright helped them spot predators and stay cool. Educational science woven into an engaging story. A nonfiction section at the end introduces kids to Australopithecus afarensis: it lived about 3.7-3 million years ago in East Africa; Lucy's skeleton is roughly 3.18 million years old; the species was small (about 1 m tall) but had both ape-like features and a more human-like spine, pelvis and knees. Readers learn how bipedalism allowed our ancestors to travel farther, carry stones and fruit, and eventually pave the way for bigger brains. Perfect for ages 8-15. Written in simple language with colourful illustrations, this 20-page story introduces young readers to human evolution, fossils, and the scientific process. Glossary pages explain key terms such as ""bipedalism,"" ""hominin,"" ""fossil"" and ""savanna."" A timeline shows when Lucy lived compared with dinosaurs and modern humans. Great for classrooms, home-school curricula or any kid fascinated by early humans.

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