archaeologists

From archaeological digs that have uncovered the earliest Sumer civilizations through boats that may have sailed around the time of Jesus, the region that was once ancient Mesopotamia has remains of the oldest cities, religious sites, and artifacts in the world. This text introduces readers to this important civilization, and encourages them to trace its development through the chronological organization of important archaeological finds. The text covers finds at places such as Nineveh and Babylon, as well as important objects such as the Pilate Stone, dead sea scrolls, and the Sea of Galilee boat.

There’s more to ancient Greece than Athens and Sparta. Readers explore the history and culture of ancient Greece through the landmark archaeological finds that have taken place in the region. The chronological arrangement of the text allows readers to trace the civilization’s development from the days of the Minoan and Mycene through the end of antiquity. Readers will delight in reading about the first Olympic games, the Acropolis, and more.

Ancient Egypt was a formative civilization in the history of the world. This volume examines the main archaeological sites of ancient Egypt from the predynastic period through the Greco-Roman period, allowing readers to trace the chronological development of the civilization. Readers will marvel at the exciting digs at major temple sites—including Valley of the Kings, the Giza pyramids, Karnak Temple, and more—as well as at the everyday objects ordinary citizens left behind.

Describes life in the early days of Viking times.

Students will learn about the Egyptian pyramids, how they were built, and the fascinating facts about the rulers who are entombed within them.

The town of Pembrose in Cornwall, where Minerva, Ravi, and Thomasina live, is surrounded by places in the legends of King Arthur (which attract tourists), so when a famous archeologist arrives to debunk the legends, the three friends put aside the mystery of Minerva's identity and set out to prove that there really is magic in this place.

Examines different well-known archaeological discoveries and profiles some of the archaeologists responsible for them.

The town of Pembrose in Cornwall, where Minerva, Ravi, and Thomasina live, is surrounded by places in the legends of King Arthur (which attract tourists), so when a famous archeologist arrives to debunk the legends, the three friends put aside the mystery of Minerva's identity and set out to prove that there really is magic in this place.

Husband-and-wife team Sam and Remi Fargo are in Mexico, when they come upon a remarkable discovery: the skeleton of a man clutching an ancient sealed pot, and within the pot, a Mayan book, larger than anyone has ever seen. The book contains astonishing information about the Mayans, about their cities, and about mankind itself. The secrets are so powerful that some people would do anything to possess them -- the Fargos are about to find out.