High-stakes adventure meets cutting-edge science in this true account of the groundbreaking discovery of Homo naledi, which shocked the world of evolutionary science and redefined what it means to be humanfor readers ages 10+.
In 2013, deep in a cave in South Africa, a team of intrepid researchers from across the globe discovered a previously unknown human ancestor who is changing how we see our pastand present. Later named Homo naledi, what remained of this 300,000-year-old species was only accessible through a harrowing labyrinth of razor-thin crevices, some as narrow as 7 inches. Once in the main Dinaledi chamber (translated as chamber of stars in the local Sesotho language), researchers found hundreds of bones and a mystery like no other. This unprecedented discovery would not only offer insight into the lives of these astonishing beingsand by extension our own originsit would also catapult the expedition into international news and the scientific spotlight.
Written by Robert F. Sibert Medalist Marc Aronson and a nationally recognized educator, John S. Meadboth of whom have been intimately involved with the Homo naledi story from the startthis fast-paced and fascinating nonfiction book for young readers reminds us that our evolution is an ongoing exploration, full of boundless opportunity for new discoveries, new questions, and new ideas. Chamber of Stars: Homo naledi and the Mystery of Human Evolution is the perfect book to inspire todays curious kids to become tomorrows daring anthropological adventurers.
