Sapiens: A Graphic History

Title: Sapiens: A Graphic History

Genre: History

Author: Yuval Noah Harari

“Sapiens: A Graphic History” is a graphic novel version of the book Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari. It is about the history of the human race and how we went from being apes to being able to split an atom. The book features various characters, including scientists and researchers, who explain the concepts. The book had four different chapters. The first chapter is titled “Rebels of the Savannah”, and it is about how  Homo sapiens were just another species of ape and not very important and how they are equivalent to lions or gorillas. As time passed, they started changing; they started using tools to help with their daily life, and they started walking upright, and many more, and that set them apart from all the other animals. Homo sapiens weren’t no longer just animals; they were smarter and more advanced. The second chapter is called “masters of Fiction.” It tells us that, about 70,000 years ago, sapiens started evolving to use the ability to create ideas and myths for things they didn’t understand. That can be seen today with all the myths and legends, from aliens to mermaids and even gods. Their imagination led humans to cooperate in large groups, eventually resulting in the development of many religions, cultures, and societies. The third chapter is titled “Sex, Lies, and Cave Paintings.” This chapter is all about their daily life, their social and romantic life. Yuval also talks about how difficult it was for scientists and historians to understand the life of the hunter-gatherers and the many challenges that they faced. The last chapter is called “Intercontinental Serial Killers” The final chapter dives deeply into the impact of Homo sapiens on the planet and how they were responsible for the extinction of countless large animals back then. It discusses the consequences of human expansion away from Africa and their environmental footprint.

Sapiens: A Graphic History is an amazing book that every young kid interested in history should read. It takes the ideas from the original “Sapiens” book by Yuval Noah Harari and turns them into an engaging graphic novel format that we all love. It’s filled with cool illustrations that make learning about history fun and exciting! The book is split into three volumes, and it tells the story of humans from the very beginning, way back when we were just small groups of hunter-gatherers. It covers all sorts of interesting topics, like how we developed many different languages, created societies, and eventually built the world we live in today. The drawings are extremely helpful because they illustrate difficult and complex ideas and make them easy to understand and remember. One of the best parts is that it doesn’t just focus on dates and events; it dives into the reasons why things happened. For example, it explains how humans learned to farm and how that changed our lives forever. This is important for young kids because it helps us see how history isn’t just about the past but also shapes our future. Reading this book can spark curiosity and make kids think about their place in the world. It encourages us to ask questions and learn more about where we come from. Plus, the graphic format makes it way more engaging than a regular textbook. It feels more like reading a comic than studying, which is awesome. Overall, “Sapiens: A Graphic History” is definitely a must-read for anyone who wants to learn about human history in a fun and interesting way. It’s a great way to inspire young minds and make history feel alive! I really enjoyed reading this book, and I will rate it a solid 10/10. If you read this book and you liked it, you should read these books:

1984, the graphic novel by George Orwell

Unstoppable Us: how humans took over the world by Yuval Noah Harari