rosetta stone

"After a late night break-in at the British Museum, nine-year-old investigator Lottie and her friends discover a clue on the Rosetta Stone that may lead them to the legendary Trident of Neptune"--Provided by publisher.

Archaeologists have opened whole new worlds to people, such as ancient Egypt and prehistoric America. However, an archaeological dig requires a lot of meticulous preparation, research, and labor. Readers are given a glimpse into the hard work that archaeologists do as well as the excitement of the discoveries.

"Geronimo and his friends Trappy, Benjamin, and Thea travel to 1799 Egypt to stop the wicked pirate cats from interfering with the discovery of the Rosetta Stone--the key tool to decode ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. To complicate matters, Geronimo and Thea's grandfather, 'Tank' William Shortpaws, is along for the ride, and boy is he cranky! The mice spoil the plot of the pirate cats and return to the present... a present ruled by Pharaoh Catardone. Have the pirate cats won the past to conquer the future?"--Back cover.

"After a late night break-in at the British Museum, nine-year-old investigator Lottie and her friends discover a clue on the Rosetta Stone that may lead them to the legendary Trident of Neptune"--Provided by publisher.