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Ancestory: The Mystery and Majesty of Cave Art

Hannah Salyer

Illustrator: Hannah Salyer

Ages: 9+

Published: 2023

Publisher: Clarion Books/HarperCollins

ISBN: 978-0-358-46984-1

Keywords: Creativity, prehistory, ancient humans, archaeology, pictographs, petroglyphs

Vivid images created with colored pencil, charcoal, and pigment illuminate the creative spark that has united humankind throughout the millennia. Back matter includes site map, glossary, and timeline