"Hominid" is a popular science book that explores the evolution of man from the oldest representatives of the hominid family to modern Homo sapiens. The author reveals the uniqueness and development of hominids through the prism of anthropology, paleontology and genetics. In addition, the book highlights key stages in the evolutionary history of man, from the transition from quadrupedal to bipedal forms, to the emergence of mental abilities and the modern understanding of world coexistence. "Hominid" is a fascinating journey into the past that reveals to us the mysteries and secrets of our own origins.