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A fascinating look at a still-unfurling human history.” —\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 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, \u003cem\u003eAncestory\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect company for pictorial nonfiction by Jason Chin and Candace Fleming.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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\u003cem\u003e ancestory.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA winning combo of art and science.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurriculum tie-in potential to prehistory, art, anthropology, and geography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning artwork and design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust back matter includes world map with keyed rock art sites, author’s note, info about the Lascaux Caves, glossary, and timeline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead more books by Hannah Salyer such as \u003cem\u003ePacks: Strength in Numbers.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePACKS: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: \"Showing how different animals benefit from living and working in groups, Salyer’s debut is a great example of the inventiveness possible in a nonfiction picture book.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePACKS: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: \"With supple, richly colored illustrations and enthusiastic text, Hannah Salyer draws readers... into the beauty and variety of wild creatures.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePACKS: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: \u003cstrong\u003e★ \u003c\/strong\u003e\"[An] uplifting, lively picture book that details the various ways a community structure helps a species thrive and survive.... Part natural science, part deep ecology, wholly captivating.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePACKS: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: \u003cstrong\u003e★ \u003c\/strong\u003e\"A must-purchase for every collection. Salyer offers a beautiful look at Earth’s herding creatures.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eANCESTORY: \"In this informative picture book, Salyer uses brilliant images to present the “history” found in rocks and cave art, making a connection between ancient artists and creators in modern times. 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