archaeology

When Will Burrows and his friend Chester embark on a quest to find Will's archaeologist father, who has inexplicably disappeared, they are led to a labyrinthine world underneath London, full of sinister inhabitants with evil intentions toward "Topsoilers" like Will and his father.

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.

Leon and his friend Susan discover something suspicious going on in their tiny little village of New Auckland, and soon find themselves involved in an archeological mystery.

While trying to recover a sacred stone belonging to an Indian village, Indiana Jones and his two companions become prisoners of a ruthless sect dedicated to the worship of the evil goddess Kali. Includes production stills from the motion picture.

What can modern forensic tools teach us about existing and newly uncovered artifacts from ancient Chinese dynasties? How can we learn about human migration from the discovery of preserved bodies? Can today's technology uncover new clues about the Great Wall of China? Dive into this intriguing title, which examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about ancient China.

Sam, Otter, Atim and Chickadee are four cousins growing up on the Windy Lake First Nation. They are inseparable. Nicknamed the Mighty Muskrats for their habit of laughing, fighting and adventuring together, the cousins find that each new exploit adds to their reputation. When a visiting archeologist goes missing, the cousins decide to solve the mystery of his disappearance. In the midst of community conflict, family concerns and environmental protests, the four get busy following every lead. From their base of operations in a fort made out of an old school bus, the Mighty Muskrats won't let anything stop them from solving their case!.

Readers will learn how archaeologists use evidence to piece together what life was like during the Upper Paleolithic Era.

This title paints a vivid picture of the Mesolithic, a key period of human history.

Curious George and the man in the yellow hat help some scientists dig for dinosaur bones.

Text, colorful photographs, and sidebars provide an introduction to archaeology at dig sites and in the laboratory.