Unstoppable Us: How Humans Took Over the World by Yuval Noah Harari and Richard Zaplana Ruiz - OPTIONAL

Unstoppable Us: How Humans Took Over the World by Yuval Noah Harari and Richard Zaplana Ruiz, 208 pages. NON FICTION. Bright Matter Books, 2022. $25.

Language: G (0 swears, 0 ‘f’); Mature Content: PG (evolution); Violence: PG (hunting and war mentioned)

BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS - OPTIONAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

Millions of years ago humans were like any other animal surviving life and running from animals bigger and stronger. Other types of humans (Floresians and Neanderthals) have disappeared while the Homo Sapiens have flourished. They have flourished by developing an unusual superpower. Homo Sapiens developed a superpower unlike any other animal. From ghosts and spirits to government and corporations, Unstoppable relates the amazing evolution of Homo Sapiens from lowly dwellers to landing on the moon.

Harari brings us the true story of the 6-million-year journey of the rise of Homo Sapiens to the top of the animal food chain. The catch phrases for Unstoppable are amazing and eye-catching illustrations make for an interesting read. While I like the book and find in interesting, I do not think the average middle school/high school readers is going to be enthralled. This book will appeal to certain reader who is looking into and researching evolutionary ideas of humans.

Bryant Baird Librarian SLC School District