archeology

In this insightful volume, readers discover archaeologists' goals as they dig up discoveries and the training needed to get a foothold in the field.

Profiles archaeologists around the world, exploring their passion for their work, their diverse projects, and the challenges and joys of their chosen field.

Aspiring archaeologist Samantha Sutton accompanies her uncle on an excavation in Peru and investigates a local legend about a ghost and looks for artifacts which have gone missing.

An old friend's death sends Ruth to Lancaster to investigate an important archeological discovery, but what she finds is a mystery that may have gotten her friend murdered.

Presents a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the discipline, covering research methods, how artifacts are recovered and analyzed, evolution, and many general facets of culture, art, and religion.

Defines archaeology, examines how archaeologists work, surveys excavation methods, and visits archaeology sites--from Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania to the Garbage Project in America.

A comprehensive guide to archeology that details a history of archaeological discoveries, and discusses excavation and post-fieldwork procedures, theoretical approaches to modern archaeology, case studies from real digs, information on archaeology-related careers, and more.

Brings together investigations into the past and highlights how recent research is revolutionizing our understanding of human history.

Rachel learns some important lessons about herself and her abilities when she becomes Mr. Whelan's assistant on an archaeological dig.

Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, is called upon to solve an archaeologist's wife's murder while she was on a dig in Iraq.