"This is a fascinating story of human development, from its beginnings in Africa millions of years ago to modern day times. It highlights the rich diversity among peoples and the spread of culture, technology, and unique societies." -- Cleveland Public Library "[A] sweeping picture of civilization." -- The Horn Book "Award-winning author Alice Schertle presents We, a singularly amazing picture book. Illustrated with fantastic color collages by the late Kenneth Addison, We traces not only human achievements, but also human curiosity." -- Midwest Book Review "With the current evidence, scientists are almost certain that our first human ancestors came from Africa. The evidence - fossils, tools, and other artifacts of the earliest humans and pre-humans - was discovered on the African continent. Alice Schertle takes this compelling evidence and deftly weaves a poetic story of human evolution.

Kenneth Addison's vivid mixed media collages complement the cadence of Schertle's text that builds on each new discovery or exploration underlying our advancement above and below ground, below the seas, in the skies and space. The story neatly returns to the original African discovery site to show us that making new discoveries and exploring the lives of the first humans is an exciting and continuous process." -- Language Arts Journal, NCTE Best Children's Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education Celebrate with Books - Cleveland Public Library.