archeology

Describes several successful searches for lost treasure, including discoveries of sunken Spanish ships off the coast of Florida, the sacred well of the Mayas in Yucatan, and the Lost Dutchman Mine in Arizona.

Discusses new discoveries and innovations about Neanderthals and provides an assessment of the species.

"How can modern DNA analysis of ancient tombs help us learn more about life in ancient Greece? Can ground-penetrating radar reveal hidden city structures? What can we learn from 3D recreations of ancient Greek structures, artifacts, and art? Curious readers [will examine] how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about ancient Greece"--Amazon.

Follows Franck Goddio and his team of underwater archaeologists as they search the seabed for artifacts from lost cities that can provide a new picture of what life was like in Egypt during the age of Cleopatra.

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.

"A trip through time and around the globe to more than one hundred major sites of archaeological importance"--Provided by publisher.

"When twelve year old aspiring detective Devlin Quick goes on a fossil dig in the badlands of Montana, she realizes that she's uncovering more than just dinosaur bones, but clues indicating that a crime is afoot"--Provided by publisher.

"Clementine Hetherington and her robot brother, Digory, have run away from the orphanage they've been living in since their parents died. Clem and Dig want to follow in their famous archaeologist mother's footsteps, but no one will take them seriously."--OCLC.

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

This intriguing book will fascinate any young reader with some of the most mysterious occurrences in history.