archeology

Sixteen-year-old Molly is delighted to be interning at a dig in Montana, and she can?t wait to get her hands dirty in the fossil bed. The seemingly simple summer takes a turn for the dramatic after Molly spots a skeleton unlike anything that has been unearthed before, and it clearly looks like a dragon. When a secretive government group descends on the site and whisks away the finds, it becomes clear that the fossil hunters have uncovered something extraordinary, and they embark on a whirlwind worldwide tour to unravel the mystery.

"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.

Presents illustrations and brief descriptions of various types of shipwrecks, including those of Vikings, ancient Romans, and pirates, with spotlight wheels to reveal various underwater objects.

Teaches children about dinosaurs and archaeology through two science articles and a third-person narrative.

Provides one hundred facts about archaeology, and includes illustrations, cartoons, and quizzes.

Discover 100 of the world's most remarkable artefacts, most stunning artworks and most intriguing ruins in this beautifully illustrated book about Earth's treasures. Treasures both natural and manmade make an appearance in a tour which stretches across thousands of years and all around the globe. Discover sunken wrecks loaded with pirate gold, the abandoned tombs of the world's most powerful rulers and even meteorites treasures from outer space! A central gatefold offers a close-up look at the wonders hidden within the Forbidden City in China, while Blue Peter award-winning author David Long also addresses contemporary topics such as our threatened natural wonders and the ownership of cultural treasures.

"A picture biography of Julio C. Tello, considered to be the founder of modern Peruvian archaeology, that traces his life from an early interest in Peru's ancient cultures to his rise as the most distinguished Indigenous social scientist of the twentieth century. A map and an afterword with additional information, photograph, and source list are included"--Provided by publisher.

When the Critter Kids travel to the South American rainforest for an archaeological dig among the Mayan ruins, they discover that a priceless jade Jaguar Paw statue has been stolen and they work to uncover the smuggling ring.