Based on the success of Yuval Noah Harari's Sunday Times #1 bestseller Sapiens, and illustrated by David Casanave, this graphic novel series is a brilliant introduction to the history of humanity for young readers aged 13+.
Starting from the beginning of time, these full-colour illustrated comic books tell the story of humankind's creation and evolution, exploring the ways in which biology, agriculture, power and history have defined us. Sapiens challenges young readers to reconsider accepted beliefs, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and view specific events within the context of larger ideas.
Featuring easy-to-understand text and full colour comics, the books are only about 256 pages long each, making them a brilliant read even for reluctant readers.
If you like this series, you might want to also take a look at our blog posts about the Best Non-Fiction Book Series for 9 and 10 year olds and the Best Graphic Novel Series for 9 and 10 year olds.
All the Sapiens: A Graphic History books in order:
Book 1: The Birth of Humankind (2020)
Book 2: The Pillars of Civilization (2021)
Book 3: The Masters of History (2022)
Harari’s Sapiens takes a sweeping look at the history of humanity, from the Stone Age to the present day. It challenges conventional narratives...