The Journey of Humankind: From Apes to Modern Human is a sweeping history of our species, told through the dramatic milestones that shaped who we are today. From tiny primates swinging in prehistoric forests to the builders of civilizations, this book traces humanity's extraordinary path across 7 million years. You'll meet the first hominins who stood upright, the toolmakers of the Stone Age, the fire-keepers of Homo erectus, and the mysterious Neanderthals and Denisovans. Finally, you'll walk beside early Homo sapiens as they painted caves, built villages, and created the foundations of culture, language, and belief. Through vivid storytelling and clear explanations of fossil evidence, archaeology, and climate shifts, Alexis Janeen brings the prehistoric world to life-not just as science, but as a deeply human story of survival, creativity, and resilience. If you've ever wondered where we came from and what makes us human, this book will take you on an unforgettable journey through deep time-our shared story of becoming.