archaeology

Embarking on her school's archaeological trip to Pompeii while obsessed with finding the mythical Vase of Venus Aurelia, Margot uses a diary written a century before as her guide, which leads to a romance that defies time and could lead to her ruin.

Looks at how science and new technologies have helped to change the way history is viewed.

Sam and his team of archaeologists find and study ancient objects while on a dig at Angkor Wat, and later in the lab they use dating techniques to calculate the age of the artifacts they find.

Samantha Knox goes to the island of Knossos where she discovers the ancient Snake Goddess's golden girdle that has a magical power.

For centuries, the Great Lakes have been important channels for shipping and trade. While modern technology and safety measures have made the lakes much safer for ships today, the often-stormy waters have resulted in thousands of shipwrecks throughout history. This captivating book tells the stories of some of these wrecks, such as the Edmund Fitzgerald, Argo, and SS Eastland. Engaging text explains how wrecks are found and what happens after their discovery. Vibrant photographs and informative sidebar information will capture readers' attention and encourage them to learn more about these underwater artifacts.

"Bonampak, Troy, Machu Picchu--these and other sites were . . . 'long lost' to the modern world. Then, using scientific tools, archaeologists revised and revitalized the stories of these 'lost' civilizations. Through color images and . . . facts presented in . . . text and . . . sidebars, students will learn how scientists rediscovered and scientifically dated murals, sculptures, and artifacts covered with grime or buried under ashes and stones"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the work of archaeologists and the dinosaur fossils they have found.

"Which lost civilization built Angkor Wat, in Cambodia? What is found at the remains of Cahokia, the ancient Mississippian city? Follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about Earth's lost kingdoms, empires, and their leaders"--Provided by publisher.

"You won't believe why the Old Scientist swallowed a dinosaur, a fern, a rock, a pick, a dustpan, a sifting screen, a pen, and a magnifying glass!"--.

"Learn all about how archaeologists unearth history, from Egyptian pyramids to Incan roads, and everything in between"--Provided by publisher.