Once Upon a Time Long, Long Ago

By Henry Shykoff

Book Overview

Short-listed for the 2001 Silver Birch Award,

How did we get to be US? Who are WE? This story for the younger reader, set in the period some 50,000 years ago when an almost explosive change in people's behaviour occurred, addresses these questions. From this period on, people, the Cro-Magnon or Homo sapiens sapiens who are considered to be our ancestors, became what we term human. This recreated story presents a sister and brother in a sequence of events that fits what little is known about that time. Learn to create fire, shape tools, partner with wolves and develop into thinking, creative persons who can influence the world around them. Discover what effect a few curious and reasoning people can have on their society

A devoted grandfather and reader of stories to grandchildren, Henry Shykoff has created a classic adventure for the younger reader, answering the question, "How did we get to be human?" "This is an intriguing story that vividly brings to life an exciting moment in human evolution. Full of struggle and adventure, this highly readable tale is as entertaining as it is informative."

- Linda McQuaig, Author and Journalist

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1896219586
• ISBN13: 9781896219585
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Natural Heritage Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Wonderful, entertaining and educational book for children

I read this book, and discovered a whole new world of struggles and stories of times past. Many of us take for granted all of the knowledge that has been passed down through generations and generations. This book will teach you to value all of this knowledge, and realise what it would be like to start from scratch. I recommend this book for children and young adults over the age of 7. Grownups will also enjoy!

An exciting book about our historic past

I really suggest this book to people about age 7 who are interested in the prehistoric past. The story is set some 50,000 years ago when mankind was just beginning to use primitive tools. One of the reasons I suggest this book is because they discover things that we would consider everyday like fire etc.

An exciting story about the beginning of people

I really suggest this book to people about age 7 who are interested in the prehistoric past . The story is set some 50,000 years ago when mankind was just beginning to use primitive tools. One of the reasons I suggest this book is because they discover things that we would consider everyday like fire etc