Once humans learned to walk upright, they began to take giant developmental strides away from their animal relatives. They invented tools, which provided the edge in the search for food. The awesome power of fire came next, then the evolutionary grand prize-- the human brain.
The incredible story of human evolution comes to life through the latest breakthroughs, interviews with scientists and anthropologists, and astonishing computer simulations! This follow-up to the bestselling DINOSAUR! is the definitive story of mankind's ascent. Hosted by Walter Cronkite, and filmed on location in Africa, APE MAN traces the rise of mankind in four exciting parts: The Human Puzzle, Giant Strides, All in the Mind, and Science and Fiction.