Ancestory

Name: Ancestory
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SKU: 9780358469841
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The Mystery and Majesty of Ancient Cave Art

By Hannah Salyer

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Ancestory by Hannah Salyer is a captivating children's book that explores the fascinating tales of animals throughout history. It delves into the lineage and ancestral stories of various creatures, highlighting the connections and wonders of the animal kingdom. With beautifully illustrated pages, the book aims to engage young readers with engaging narratives and visually stunning artwork.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a young reader interested in discovering the fascinating ways in which animals and humans are connected across generations. With beautiful illustrations and engaging storytelling, it offers a delightful journey through nature and history that encourages curiosity and a love for the natural world.

Ancestory

"This striking nonfiction picture book investigates who created ancient wall art that's been discovered around the world, and why--the exact answers may be out-of-reach, but the investigation is half the fun. Complete with extensive backmatter, including a bonus double fold-out"--

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★ “Vivid . . . mesmerizing . . . intriguing.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

★ "Breathtaking illustrations capture the beauty and power of prehistoric artwork with remarkable precision.” —ALA Booklist (starred review)

★ "Visually stunning. A fascinating look at a still-unfurling human history."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

This striking nonfiction picture book investigates who created ancient wall art that’s been discovered around the world and why—the exact answers may be out of reach, but the investigation is half the fun. Complete with extensive back matter, including a bonus double foldout gatefold, Ancestory is perfect company for pictorial nonfiction by Jason Chin and Candace Fleming.

Around the world, our ancient ancestors’ mysterious art is left behind on cave walls, in rainforests, and with ink made from charcoal and crushed clay. These people told their stories in magnificent drawings that still speak to us today, echoing across generations.

In her own stunning artwork that features the deserts of North America to the caves of Papua New Guinea, Hannah Salyer showcases ancient rock paintings, drawings, and etchings and invites us to add to the ongoing story—our ancestory.

A winning combo of art and science.
Curriculum tie-in potential to prehistory, art, anthropology, and geography.
Stunning artwork and design.
Robust back matter includes world map with keyed rock art sites, author’s note, info about the Lascaux Caves, glossary, and timeline.
Read more books by Hannah Salyer such as Packs: Strength in Numbers.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Ancestory, written by Hannah Salyer, receives high praise for its vivid and mesmerizing illustrations that beautifully capture prehistoric artwork. It's celebrated for its intriguing portrayal of humanity's shared stories through art, offering a fascinating connection between ancient and modern creators. The book is noted for being both an informative and lush picture book that leaves readers eager to learn more about the history found in rocks and cave art.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780358469841

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Clarion Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Hannah Salyer

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 492g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Hannah Salyer

About the Author

Hannah Salyer resides in Brooklyn, NY, where she writes and illustrates picture books (including Packs: Strength in Numbers), makes pottery, sculpture, and fine art, teaches art classes, and runs a community art space called Underland. Her work is rooted in a deep fascination with ecological systems, how different creatures experience the Anthropocene, and humans' relationship to other species-and how that has changed over time. Hannah Salyer resides in Brooklyn, NY, where she writes and illustrates picture books (including Packs: Strength in Numbers), makes pottery, sculpture, and fine art, teaches art classes, and runs a community art space called Underland. Her work is rooted in a deep fascination with ecological systems, how different creatures experience the Anthropocene, and humans' relationship to other species-and how that has changed over time.