| Discovery in the Cave Contributor(s): Dubowski, Mark (Author), Barnard, Bryn (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0375858938 ISBN-13: 9780375858932 Publisher: Random House (NY) OUR PRICE: $5.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Prehistoric - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Europe - Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers - Beginner |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2009007099 |
| Lexile Measure: 630 |
| Series: Step Into Reading - Level 4 - Quality |
| Physical Information: 0.15" H x 6" W x 9" (0.23 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - French - Chronological Period - Prehistoric - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Cultural Region - Asian - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest - Topical - Real Life Heroes |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 137754 Reading Level: 3.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This amazing true adventure story about the discovery of the Lascaux Cave will have young readers feeling that they've discovered something pretty special, too
In 1940, four teenage boys and a dog dropped themselves into a hole in the forest floor. Using a flaming grease gun as a torch, they ventured deep underground, eventually coming to a huge cave, the walls of which were covered with life-size paintings of animals. Whole herds of horses Deer with horns as big as tree branches Giant bison The boys were amazed by their discovery. They'd stumbled upon the world's finest examples of prehistoric painting Perfect for classroom use, this Step 4 Step into Reading book is realistically illustrated by award-winning artist Bryn Barnard. |