Footprints: Walk the Path of Our Earliest Ancestors

By Stephen Davies

Discover the fascinating story of Lucy, the first known hominid to walk on two feet, in this beautifully illustrated book that connects us to our distant past.

Long before cities, farms, or even fire, our earliest ancestors walked a dangerous world of smoking volcanoes, fearsome predators, and wide-open plains where a single misstep could mean disaster.

Inspired by a remarkable fossil discovery called Lucy and the famous Laetoli footprints left by members of her species, step into our ancient past and walk the path that would one day lead to us.

EPIC TRUE STORY: Footprints takes readers back 3.6 million years to meet Lucy, the groundbreaking discovery that transformed our understanding of our ancient past.

GRAPHIC NOVEL-STYLE ELEMENTS: Ancient landscapes, extraordinary animals like knife-toothed cats, and dramatic prehistoric events are brought to life through gorgeous illustrations.

CAPTIVATING NONFICTION: Footprints blends scientific breakthroughs with engaging, page-turning storytelling. Young readers will be drawn into this fact-filled story

Perfect for: Gift-givers who are looking for a beautiful and educational book about prehistoric eventsParents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators looking for STEM booksKids who dream of becoming paleontologists and fossil hunters, and who are interested in Earth's historyFans of The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GHN2FHY9
• ISBN13: 9798895090800
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Post Wave
• Length: 56 Pages
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4