First Steps

How Walking Upright Made Us Human

By Jeremy DeSilva | Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

About the book

Humans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four, legs. From an evolutionary perspective, this is an illogical development, as it slows us down. But here we are, suggesting there must have been something tremendous to gain from bipedalism.

Editions of First Steps

Hardcover
ISBN 9780008342838
Paperback
ISBN 9780008342845
Paperback
ISBN 9780008342876
EBook
ISBN 9780008342852
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780008342869

Read an Excerpt

Humans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four, legs. From an evolutionary perspective, this is an illogical development, as it slows us down. But here we are, suggesting there must have been something tremendous to gain from bipedalism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Steps about?

Humans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four, legs. From an evolutionary perspective, this is an illogical development, as it slows us down. But here we are, suggesting there must have been something tremendous to gain from bipedalism.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in First Steps?

Mathematics and Science > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Evolution / Evolutionary biology

Where can I read a sample of First Steps?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780008342838

Who is/are the Author/s of the book First Steps?

Jeremy DeSilva

Who is the Publisher of the book First Steps?

HarperCollins Publishers

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

First Steps is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780008342838) and paperback(ISBN 9780008342845) and paperback(ISBN 9780008342876) and ebook(ISBN 9780008342852) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780008342869)

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