Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World by Yuval Noah Harari audiobook

Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World

By Yuval Noah Harari

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    ISBN: 9780593666647

From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the New York Times bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, brand-new audiobook for middle-grade listeners that looks at the early history of humankind. Even though we’ll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive—and we’re the most dominant species on the planet. So how exactly did we become “unstoppable”? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you’ll ever hear. And it’s a true story. From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncover the secrets and superpowers of how we evolved from our first appearances millions of years ago. Acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari has expertly crafted an extraordinary story of how humans learned to not only survive but also thrive on Earth.

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Summary

Summary

From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the New York Times bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, brand-new audiobook for middle-grade listeners that looks at the early history of humankind.

Even though we’ll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive—and we’re the most dominant species on the planet. So how exactly did we become “unstoppable”?

The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you’ll ever hear. And it’s a true story.

From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncover the secrets and superpowers of how we evolved from our first appearances millions of years ago.

Acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari has expertly crafted an extraordinary story of how humans learned to not only survive but also thrive on Earth.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

Gripping and thought provoking … In a neat trick, he has simplified the presentation for this younger audience. The New York Times
★ "An enticingly depicted intro to human history and archaeology, simply expressed but extensive and engaging. Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Lively, engaging … provocative reading. Booklist
An exciting, clear-eyed chronicle of the rise of Homo sapiens, and an essential book in helping us understand our past — and our potential. Jeff Kinney, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

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Author Bio: Yuval Noah Harari

Author Bio: Yuval Noah Harari

Yuval Noah Harari, New York Times bestselling author, has twice won the Polonsky Prize for Creativity and Originality, as well as the Society for Military History’s Moncado Award for outstanding articles in military history. He received his PhD from the University of Oxford in 2002 and is a lecturer in the department of history at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He specializes in world history, medieval history, and military history. In 2012 he was elected to the Young Israeli Academy of Sciences.

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Category: Nonfiction/History
Runtime: 3.85
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English