excavations (archeology)

The author recounts the day-to-day drama of exploring Mongolia's Gobi Desert with an international team of scientists and finding one of the richest dinosaur sites ever discovered.

Examines the excavation of sunken American Navy warships from the Revolutionary War to World War II and discusses what they tell us about life on board these vessels.

Describes the excavations of the watercraft of explorers, settlers, and traders who visited the American West from the 1600s to the 1800s and what the findings reveal about life in early America.

Examines archaeological excavations of the watercraft of ancient Native Americans and what the findings tell us about the daily life and culture of people who lived thousands of years ago.

Explores the history and culture of the Aztec; and examines archaeological sites, such as the Templo Mayor, Tenochtitlan, Yautepec, and Cuexcomate, and artifacts.

Young museum assistants Corina and Zack are sent off to China where they become involved in the excavation of the tomb of a long-ago emperor.

Presents color photographs of antiquities featured in the "Hidden Treasures of the Egyptian Museum" exhibit, as well as other, better known, holdings of the museum in Cairo, each with a description of the item's discovery, and includes information on the history of the museum, and tradition of archaeology in Egypt.

Presents a portrait of King Tutankhamen, shedding new light on his importance, his enduring power, and the archaeological discovery of his tomb.

Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in ancient Mesopotamia, focusing on Babylon, the Kanesh letters, and Assyria, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.

Explores the history and culture of the Aztec; and examines archaeological sites, such as the Templo Mayor, Tenochtitlan, Yautepec, and Cuexcomate, and artifacts.