{"product_id":"maria-and-the-cave-paintings-a-true-story-picture-book-about-prehistoric-art-archaeology-and-discovery-for-preschoolers-and-kids-ages-48-9780823459674","title":"Maria and the Cave Paintings: A True Story Picture Book about Prehistoric Art, Archaeology, and Discovery for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 48","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe incredible true story of how a child discovered ancient cave paintings--and changed history forever.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Cave of Altamira in Spain had been abandoned for thousands and thousands of years. . . . Until a man named Marcelino and his curious daughter Maria went exploring. \"Papa, oxen!\" Maria reportedly cried, directing her father to look at the cave's ceiling. Above, they saw images of bison galloping, bellowing, and charging. And in that moment, our understanding of history underwent a seismic shift. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this moving testament to the creativity of the human spirit, Barbara Lowell unites art, science, and history to tell the true story of a young girl who had the idea to look up. Elke Boschinger's kid-friendly art infuses this father-daughter story with love, wonder, and a touch of ancient mystery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBack matter includes information about cave paintings around the world, how scientists study and preserve cave paintings, a bibliography, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Barbara Lowell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Holiday House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 8.20w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780823459674\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2026 pg. 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarbara Lowell is the author of several nonfiction books for young readers. \u003ci\u003eMy Mastodon\u003c\/i\u003e won the Oklahoma Book Award and received a starred review from Kirkus. She is a member of SCBWI, the Writing Barn's Courage to Create, and the 12x12 Challenge. She lives in Oklahoma. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eElke Boschinger is a mixed-media illustrator based in the UK. She's illustrated \u003ci\u003eBartie Bristle\u003c\/i\u003e by Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch and \u003ci\u003eWhen a Tree Falls\u003c\/i\u003e by Kirsten Pendreigh. When she's not illustrating, she enjoys playing with her cat Momo, taking long walks in the forest, and reading.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Barbara Lowell \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":67804806021277,"sku":"9780823459674","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_fe43c02c-4f4f-4644-bb83-43f59351c7b6.jpg?v=1794383409","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/maria-and-the-cave-paintings-a-true-story-picture-book-about-prehistoric-art-archaeology-and-discovery-for-preschoolers-and-kids-ages-48-9780823459674","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}