Maria De Sautuola: The Bulls in the Cave
Publication Information
Author:  Fradin, Dennis	Illustrator:  Martinez, Ed
Title:  Maria De Sautuola: The Bulls in the Cave	Date:  1997
Publisher:  Silver Press	City:  Parsippany, NJ
ISBN, paperback:  0-382-39470-4	ISBN, hardback:  0-382-39471-2
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    historical fiction
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies
Summary:
The scientific world did not accept until 1902 the discovery of prehistoric cave painting in Altamira, Spain, which was discovered by 9-year-old Maria De Sautuola in 1879.
Teaching Ideas:
There are so many books and web sites on prehistoric cave painting that teachers may want to introduce a unit by reading aloud this book. Students may want to research the how and why of cave painting. To address the issue of the resistance to change in science, use this book with Theodoric's Rainbow and Starry Messenger. Students might also be interested in using the book as a model to write a fictional biography of a "remarkable child" they know. To obtain pictures, more information and a virtual trip through Lascaux cave, check out the list of related web sites on http://ripley.wo.sbc.edu/faculty/witcomb/ARTHprehistoric.html#general.
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Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > determination/perseverance Geography > locations > countries > Spain History > time period > Prehistory History > time period > 20th Century Science > archaeology Social Studies > sociology > social issues > change Art and Photography > art > prehistoric

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