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Stories in stone

Rock Art Pictures by Early Americans

by Caroline Arnold

Reading Level 7-8 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the fascinating rock carvings created by Native Americans in California's Coso Range and uncover the stories and meanings behind these ancient symbols. Journey into the past to explore how these petroglyphs connect us to the rich traditions and history of the land's original inhabitants.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalHistoryScience & NatureNative American Culture

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0395720923
Pages
48
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
1996
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
4,878

Genres

Art

Subjects

Indians of North America -- California -- Coso Range -- Antiquities -- Juvenile literature.Petroglyphs -- California -- Coso Range -- Juvenile literature.Coso Range (Calif.) -- Antiquities -- Juvenile literature.Juvenile literatureAntiquitiesPetroglyphsIndians of North AmericaRock paintingsCave paintingsArt

Places

Coso RangeCaliforniaCoso Range (Calif.)