excavations (archeology)

Recounts the travels that the author took with her archaeologist husband, Max Mallowan, in which she describes the people and scenery of the Middle East, and gives a description of the dig site.

Simple text, illustrations, and photographs explore the history of archaeologists' search for early human remains and how they study fossils that shed light on ancient human ancestors. Includes a glossary.

Presents information on ancient cities such as Pompeii, Troy, Machu Picchu, and Chich?n Itz? that has been learned through archeological excavations. Discusses the artifacts discovered, and how new technology is being used to uncover more objects and information. Includes a timeline, a glossary, access to further online resources, and color photographs.

"Examines 12 of the most engaging ancient mysteries. Each spread provides information about a mystery and its ancient and recent discoveries paired with interesting sidebars and questions to consider"--Provided by publisher.

"Four hundred years ago, colonists voyaged across the Atlantic ocean to discover a new world. Today, an amazing archaeological dig at Historic Jamestown promises to uncover new secrets from those earliest English settlers. Sam, Derek, and Caitlin can't believe their luck when they are invited by Professor Evanshade to help with the archaeological digs for a week at Jamestown's Field School. Maybe they'll uncover something spectacular tracing all the way back to Captain John Smith and Pocahontas! But when one of the priceless artifacts dug from the Jamestown fort is labeled a fraud, it threatens to upend the entire archaeological project. Can the kids expose the secret conspiracy or have they finally gotten in over their heads?"--Back cover.

Tells the story of the discovery in 1991 of a World War II German U-boat, sunk sixty miles off the coast of New Jersey, by deep sea divers John Chatterton and Richie Kohler, and their six year obsession with identifying the submarine which sank with its crew onboard.

Discusses the unearthing of four hominins--Turkana Boy, Lapedo Child, Kennewick Man, and Iceman--and the ways that new technology has helped archaeological specialists to refine their theories and change their view of the past.

Describes the archaeological excavations that began on the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum which had been buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79.

Explores the history of the Palace of Knossos, including a civilization, excavation process, and more.

Photographs, illustrations, and facts describe the entombed city of Pompeii, Italy.