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The Leakey Family: Leaders in the Search for Human Origins (Makers of Modern Science),Used
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A biography of the family of paleoanthropologists who pioneered the search for human origins in East Africa describes Mary Leakey's discovery of fossils at Olduvai Gorge and Richard Leakey's teamwork at Lake Turkana, including the discovery of the remarkable Turkana Boy. The Turkana team included his wife Meave Leakey who helped piece together the fragments of a skull known as 1470, and went on to make her own discoveries in Kenya, with daughter, Louise Leakey. The author accompanied the Leakey's during some of their work in the field, including the excavation of the Turkana Boy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Leakey Family: Leaders in the Search for Human Origins'? A: The book focuses on the Leakey family, particularly their contributions to paleoanthropology and the search for human origins in East Africa, highlighting significant discoveries like fossils at Olduvai Gorge and the Turkana Boy.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The author of the biography is Delta Willis.
- Q: What notable discoveries are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses notable discoveries such as Mary Leakey's fossils at Olduvai Gorge and Richard Leakey's work on the Turkana Boy, along with contributions from his wife Meave Leakey and daughter Louise Leakey.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Leakey Family' have? A: The book contains 144 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Leakey Family' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1992.
- Q: Is this the first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'The Leakey Family: Leaders in the Search for Human Origins'.
- Q: In which category does this book belong? A: The book belongs to the 'Science & Math' category.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this biography? A: Readers can expect to learn about the Leakey family's significant contributions to the understanding of human evolution and their experiences in the field of paleoanthropology.