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Emperor qin's terra-cotta army

Explores the terra-cotta army of China's first Emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, who died in 210 B.C., and the extensive excavation of the region surrounding Qin's burial mound that began in the mid-1970s.

Chaco canyon

Explores Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, discussing excavations and draws upon archeological evidence to describe the cultural, political, and spiritual life of this civilization.

Cliff dwellings

a hidden world
2015
Discusses the history and dwellings of the Pueblo Indians of Colorado.

Secrets of Mesa Verde

cliff dwellings of the pueblo
"Describes the archeological wonder of Mesa Verde, including discovery, artifacts, ancient peoples, and preservation"--.

Mystery in Mayan Mexico

2015
"On vacation in Mexico, Eddie Red and his best friend Jonah must once again rely on Eddie's talent for drawing and his photographic memory to uncover clues to catch a crook when Eddie's father is falsely accused of a crime"--Provided by publisher.

World War I in 100 objects

2014
"A social history commemorating the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I"--Provided by publisher.

Celts: Mesopotamia

The Mighty Kings
1995
Explores the great empires that flourished during the first and second centuries BC in Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates River, in what is today known as Iraq.

The statues that walked

unraveling the mystery of Easter Island
2012
The authors discuss what they learned about the mystery of Easter Island through a series of archaeological discoveries, arguing that, contrary to prevailing beliefs, the islanders were inventive environmental stewards, and answering questions about the making and moving of the enormous statues that populate the landscape.

The mystery of the Aztec tomb

2014
When Scooby-Doo and the gang arrive at Professor Dinkley's archaeological dig in Mexico, they find Velma's uncle missing, and the workers terrified of chupacabras and Aztec gods--and the reader must help them solve the mystery.

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