Ancestory: The Mystery and Majesty of Ancient Cave Art

(Hardback)

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This striking nonfiction picture book investigates who created ancient wall art thats been discovered around the world, and whythe exact answers may be out-of-reach, but the investigation is half the fun. Complete with extensive backmatter, including a bonus double fold-out 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 rain forests, 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 storyour ancestory.

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ANCESTORY: Vivid . . . mesmerizing . . . intriguing . . . How extraordinary that ancient ancestors call out to us from the rocks we see all around. Excellent explanatory backmatter concludes this fascinating book. Kirkus Reviews(starred review) ANCESTORY: "Breathtaking illustrations capture the beauty and power of prehistoric artwork with remarkable precision.This luminous picture book about humanitys shared stories is full of discoveries." Booklist (starred review) ANCESTORY: "An effective, efficient celebration of the human need to tell stories through art." Horn Book Magazine ANCESTORY: "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. A lush and vibrant picture book which will leave readers wanting to know more." Publishers Weekly PACKS: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: "Showing how different animals benefit from living and working in groups, Salyers debut is a great example of the inventiveness possible in a nonfiction picture book." New York Times Book Review PACKS: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: "With supple, richly colored illustrations and enthusiastic text, Hannah Salyer draws readers... into the beauty and variety of wild creatures." Wall Street Journal PACKS: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: "[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." Kirkus Reviews(starred review) PACKS: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: "A must-purchase for every collection. Salyer offers a beautiful look at Earths herding creatures." School Library Journal (starred review)

Author Bio

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.