Human Migration: Investigate the Global Journey of Humankind (Inquire and Investigate)

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Product Description About 200,000 years ago, humans arose as a species on the continent of Africa. How did they get to the rest of the world? When did they leave, why, and what did they use for transportation? Whether by bamboo raft or Boeing 747, whether to escape political persecution or because of climate change, migration is a recurring pattern throughout the human history of the world.In Human Migration: Investigate the Global Journey of Humankind, readers ages 12 to 15 retrace the paths taken by our ancestors, starting with the very first steps away from African soil. Understanding who has migrated, from where, when, and why helps us understand the shared history of humans across the world and the future that links us together.Kids discover how archaeologists, paleoanthropologists, linguists, and geneticists piece together different parts of the puzzle of ancient migration. Open-ended, inquiry-based activities and links to primary sources help readers draw inferences and analyze how these human journeys have changed where and how people live. Human Migration takes readers on a journey from our common ancestry to our shared future on an increasingly fragile planet. From School Library Journal Gr 7–10—An ambitious look at human migration from prehistory through the current Syrian refugee crisis. Throughout seven chapters, four of which cover prehistoric times, the author presents facts and theories about how the first humans made it to each continent and how and why they have migrated since. In addition to the main narrative, sidebars (some with embedded QR codes) are also included. Each chapter concludes with suggested hands-on activities, a vocabulary review, and thought-provoking questions. The supplemental links provided in the QR codes enhance the text; a YouTube clip of a man from the San people group speaking his language is engaging and relevant. All of the links are provided in the back matter. Regrettably, awkward transitions within and between chapters make it difficult to focus on the topics discussed. Though meant to bring levity to a weighty subject, the cartoon illustrations are juvenile in contrast to most of the text, and the lack of references for statistical data and personal interviews hinders students wanting to do further research. VERDICT Even with the captivating links provided by the author, the absence of source attribution and the uneven writing limit the book's appeal.—Hilary Writt, Sullivan University, Lexington, KY Review School Library Connection"Tree of the special features of the book are primary source extensions that encourage students to use their smartphones or tablets to explore resources further, vocabulary labs that help the students learn new words related to the topic, and Inquire & Investigate labs that are hands-on activities students may do to really dig deeper. . . Recommended" Booklist Online "The time table at the beginning of text is helpful, as is the book’s most fun feature, QR codes that link videos to the text. This is a good overview of the topic for middle-grade social studies classrooms." National Science Teachers Association RECOMMENDS "I highly recommend this well–written book. It covers topics in all of the sciences, from anthropology, to environmental science to biology as well as history and geography. This would be an excellent resource book for the middle school teacher. " Dr. Miguel G. Vilar, Science Manager, The Genographic Project, National Geographic Society "A thoroughly researched and well-written book. . . I highly recommend the book.” Children’s Literature Review In this volume of the "Inquire and Investigate" series, readers can learn about human migration through text, cartoons (including African American students), illustrations, and activities. Cummings makes clear that all members of species Homo sapiens have the same DNA and originated in Africa about 200,000 years ago. Many scientists believe they migrated out of Africa throu