Discovery in the Cave (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780375858932)

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.

Author: Mark Dubowski
ISBN-10: 0375858938
ISBN-13: 9780375858932
Publisher: Random House (NY)
Language: English
Published: 05/25/2010
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 137754 / Discovery in the Cave


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 pg. 448 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw